jQuery Date Picker Libraries

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by Abdul Rawoof A R dot icon Updated: Jun 8, 2023

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The jQuery Datepicker library is a popular plugin. It provides a date selection feature for web applications using the jQuery library. It allows users to select dates from a calendar interface. It offers various customization options. The official jQuery UI library includes a component as part of its suite of UI components.  

 

The jQuery Date Picker library is a customizable & accessible jQuery Date Picker Plugin. The futureDatepicker is a responsive, mobile-friendly jQuery-based date picker. It skates out from the bottom of the screen when a specific date input is clicked/tapped. A simple, lightweight jQuery plugin. It appends an excellent clean date picker component to your input box using moment.js. DatePickr is a feature-rich date picker plugin. It helps in creating inline and input-triggered calendars capable. It helps in selecting single/many dates and date ranges. Another plugin allows you to choose a date range from a flat calendar UI based on jQuery & jQuery UI. Many datepicker plugins are available. But jQuery UI Datepicker is a configurable plugin to add datepicker on the web page. The Calendar view can be used for multiple date and range selections. A lightweight jQuery plugin to display a clean date picker as you click on an input/toggle button. Bootstrap-date picker offers a flexible datepicker widget in the Bootstrap style.  

 

Mobi Pick is a jQuery Mobile widget. It helps in creating an Android-style date picker for your project. When the highlight is turned off, only the start and end dates are shown as chosen on the calendar. The Flatpickr plugin is easy to use and easier to set up. Data Entry is a jQuery time plugin like jQuery Time Entry. It enables your input to accept date/month/year values using the keyboard or a spinner. With Flatpickr, you can customize the date, months, and years with restrictions. A shortcut of the pick. datepicker event, this callback is called when the picker value is changed. A date picker plugin converts the regular input field for convenient date selection. This option invokes a callback when the datepicker moves to a new month or year. With the selected year, month (1-based), and datepicker instance passed as parameters. The function context is set to the input field element.  

 

We have identified these libraries based on popularity, flexibility, and coverage. The links below allow access package commands, installation notes, npm, and code snippets. Let's look at each library in detail.  

bootstrap-datepicker:  

  • It is a popular date picker plugin that works with the Bootstrap framework.  
  • This date picker plugin is designed to work with the Bootstrap framework.  
  • It offers a responsive and mobile-friendly date picker component with advanced features.  
  • It provides a user-friendly and customizable date selection component. 
  • It is responsive and compatible with various modern web browsers. 

bootstrap-datepickerby uxsolutions

JavaScript doticonstar image 12594 doticonVersion:v1.10.0doticon
License: Permissive (Apache-2.0)

A datepicker for twitter bootstrap (@twbs)

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            bootstrap-datepickerby uxsolutions

            JavaScript doticon star image 12594 doticonVersion:v1.10.0doticon License: Permissive (Apache-2.0)

            A datepicker for twitter bootstrap (@twbs)
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                      Pikaday:  

                      • It is a lightweight, customizable, and mobile-friendly jQuery-based date picker.  
                      • It offers an intuitive way to select dates on web pages.  
                      • It focuses on simplicity and performance. 
                      • It provides an easy-to-use interface for date selection.  
                      • Users can navigate through dates using keyboard arrow keys, enhancing accessibility.  

                      Pikadayby Pikaday

                      JavaScript doticonstar image 7923 doticonVersion:1.8.2doticon
                      License: Others (Non-SPDX)

                      A refreshing JavaScript Datepicker — lightweight, no dependencies, modular CSS

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                                Pikadayby Pikaday

                                JavaScript doticon star image 7923 doticonVersion:1.8.2doticon License: Others (Non-SPDX)

                                A refreshing JavaScript Datepicker — lightweight, no dependencies, modular CSS
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                                          jQuery-TimePicker-Addon:  

                                          • It extends the functionality of the plugin by adding time selection capabilities.  
                                          • It allows users to select time values also to dates. 
                                          • It provides a comprehensive date and time selection experience.  
                                          • It offers various options and customization settings.  
                                          • It allows you to control the behavior and appearance of the time picker. 

                                          jQuery-Timepicker-Addonby trentrichardson

                                          JavaScript doticonstar image 2697 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon
                                          License: Permissive (MIT)

                                          Adds a timepicker to jQueryUI Datepicker

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                                                    jQuery-Timepicker-Addonby trentrichardson

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                                                    Adds a timepicker to jQueryUI Datepicker
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                                                              air-datepicker:  

                                                              • A feature-rich date picker plugin with a sleek and modern design.  
                                                              • It offers options for selecting dates, date ranges, and custom events. 
                                                              • It supports localization and various configuration settings.  
                                                              • It is a popular plugin with a feature-rich and customizable date picker component.  
                                                              • It offers a modern interface for selecting dates and includes advanced features. 
                                                              JavaScript doticonstar image 2256 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon
                                                              License: Permissive (MIT)

                                                              Lightweight, dependency-free JavaScript datepicker.

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                                                                        air-datepickerby t1m0n

                                                                        JavaScript doticon star image 2256 doticonVersion:Currentdoticon License: Permissive (MIT)

                                                                        Lightweight, dependency-free JavaScript datepicker.
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                                                                                  mobiscroll:  

                                                                                  • A comprehensive suite of mobile-friendly UI components, including a datepicker.  
                                                                                  • It provides rich features and customizable options for date selection on devices.  
                                                                                  • It offers a seamless user experience across platforms and devices.  
                                                                                  • The datepicker supports various date formats. 
                                                                                  • It allows you to display and parse dates in the format that suits your needs.  

                                                                                  mobiscrollby acidb

                                                                                  JavaScript doticonstar image 1528 doticonVersion:v4.10.9doticon
                                                                                  License: Others (Non-SPDX)

                                                                                  Cross platform UI controls for progressive web and hybrid apps (plain JS, jQuery, Angular and React)

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                                                                                            mobiscrollby acidb

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                                                                                                      Zebra_Datepicker:  

                                                                                                      • A lightweight and customizable datepicker plugin for jQuery.  
                                                                                                      • It provides an intuitive user interface supporting many date formats and localization.  
                                                                                                      • The datepicker is responsive and adapts to different screen sizes.  
                                                                                                      • It lets you handle many date selections and open/close the calendar. 

                                                                                                      Zebra_Datepickerby stefangabos

                                                                                                      JavaScript doticonstar image 382 doticonVersion:1.9.19doticon
                                                                                                      License: Weak Copyleft (LGPL-3.0)

                                                                                                      A super-lightweight, highly configurable, cross-browser date / time picker jQuery plugin

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                                                                                                                Zebra_Datepickerby stefangabos

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                                                                                                                A super-lightweight, highly configurable, cross-browser date / time picker jQuery plugin
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                                                                                                                          AnyPicker:  

                                                                                                                          • An easy-to-use and customizable datepicker and timepicker plugin for jQuery.  
                                                                                                                          • It supports various modes, themes, and customization options. 
                                                                                                                          • It helps adapt to different use cases.  
                                                                                                                          • Anypicker allows users to select dates, times, or both, depending on the configuration.  
                                                                                                                          • It supports different date and time formats, such as a 24-hour or 12-hour clock.  

                                                                                                                          AnyPickerby nehakadam

                                                                                                                          JavaScript doticonstar image 115 doticonVersion:2.0.9doticon
                                                                                                                          License: Permissive (MIT)

                                                                                                                          jQuery Picker Library for Android, iOS & Windows Phone. eg Date Picker, Time Picker, DateTime Picker, Custom Select etc

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                                                                                                                                    AnyPickerby nehakadam

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                                                                                                                                    jQuery Picker Library for Android, iOS & Windows Phone. eg Date Picker, Time Picker, DateTime Picker, Custom Select etc
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                                                                                                                                              FAQ:  

                                                                                                                                              1. What is the Configurable jQuery Date Picker Plugins?  

                                                                                                                                              The "Configurable jQuery Date Picker Plugins" refers to a jQuery plugin. It provides extensive customization options for the datepicker component. It allows configuring the appearance, behavior, and functionality per your needs.  

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                              2. How does the Beautiful Animated jQuery Date Picker work?  

                                                                                                                                              "Beautiful Animated jQuery Date Picker" is not a specific library or plugin name. But I can provide a general explanation of how a jQuery date picker works.  

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                              3. What is a picker component, and how does it aid in selecting dates?  

                                                                                                                                              A picker component is also known as a date picker or time picker. It is a user interface element that facilitates the selection of dates or times. It allows users to choose a specific date or time value without typing.  

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                              4. What are some features of the Dropdown Date Picker Plugin?  

                                                                                                                                              The Dropdown Date Picker Plugin is a jQuery plugin. It provides a customizable and user-friendly date selection interface using dropdown menus. Here are some standard features of the Dropdown Date Picker Plugin:  

                                                                                                                                              • Date Selection.  
                                                                                                                                              • Customizable Dropdowns.  
                                                                                                                                              • Data Validation.  
                                                                                                                                              • Localization.  


                                                                                                                                              5. Why should I use the lightweight and simple jQuery plugin for my input-based date pickers?  

                                                                                                                                              Using a lightweight jQuery plugin for your input-based date pickers can offer the following:  

                                                                                                                                              • Minimal footprint.  
                                                                                                                                              • Faster implementation.  
                                                                                                                                              • Customizability.  
                                                                                                                                              • Efficiency and compatibility.  
                                                                                                                                              • Easy integration.  
                                                                                                                                              • Reduced learning curve. 

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