description: Bootstrap 4 is a major rewrite of the entire project. The most notable changes are summarized below, followed by more specific changes to relevant components.
While Beta 2 saw the bulk of our breaking changes during the beta phase, but we still have a few that needed to be addressed in the Beta 3 release. These changes apply if you're updating to Beta 3 from Beta 2 or any older version of Bootstrap.
- Removed the unused `$thumbnail-transition` variable. We weren't transitioning anything, so it was just extra code.
While in beta, we aim to have no breaking changes. However, things don't always go as planned. Below are the breaking changes to bear in mind when moving from Beta 1 to Beta 2.
- Removed `$badge-color` variable and its usage on `.badge`. We use a color contrast function to pick a `color` based on the `background-color`, so the variable is unnecessary.
- Responsive tables now generate classes for each grid breakpoint. This breaks from Beta 1 in that the `.table-responsive` you've been using is more like `.table-responsive-md`. You may now use `.table-responsive` or `.table-responsive-{sm,md,lg,xl}` as needed.
- Dropped Bower support as the package manager has been deprecated for alternatives (e.g., Yarn or npm). [See bower/bower#2298](https://github.com/bower/bower/issues/2298) for details.
- Bootstrap still requires jQuery 1.9.1 or higher, but you're advised to use version 3.x since v3.x's supported browsers are the ones Bootstrap supports plus v3.x has some security fixes.
- Removed the unused `.form-control-label` class. If you did make use of this class, it was duplicate of the `.col-form-label` class that vertically centered a `<label>` with it's associated input in horizontal form layouts.
- Changed the `color-yiq` from a mixin that included the `color` property to a function that returns a value, allowing you to use it for any CSS property. For example, instead of `color-yiq(#000)`, you'd write `color: color-yiq(#000);`.
- Introduced new `pointer-events` usage on modals. The outer `.modal-dialog` passes through events with `pointer-events: none` for custom click handling (making it possible to just listen on the `.modal-backdrop` for any clicks), and then counteracts it for the actual `.modal-content` with `pointer-events: auto`.
- Added official support for Android v5.0 Lollipop's Browser and WebView. Earlier versions of the Android Browser and WebView remain only unofficially supported.
- Switched from `px` to `rem` as our primary CSS unit, though pixels are still used for media queries and grid behavior as device viewports are not affected by type size.
- Revamped grid tiers to add a fifth option (addressing smaller devices at `576px` and below) and removed the `-xs` infix from those classes. Example: `.col-6.col-sm-4.col-md-3`.
- Build system overhauled to use a series of npm scripts instead of Grunt. See `package.json` for all scripts, or our project readme for local development needs.
- Non-responsive usage of Bootstrap is no longer supported.
- Dropped the online Customizer in favor of more extensive setup documentation and customized builds.
- Added dozens of new [utility classes]({{ site.baseurl }}/docs/{{ site.docs_version }}/utilities/) for common CSS property-value pairs and margin/padding spacing shortcuts.
- Added support for flexbox in the grid mixins and predefined classes.
- As part of flexbox, included support for vertical and horizontal alignment classes.
- **Updated grid class names and a new grid tier.**
- Added a new `sm` grid tier below `768px` for more granular control. We now have `xs`, `sm`, `md`, `lg`, and `xl`. This also means every tier has been bumped up one level (so `.col-md-6` in v3 is now `.col-lg-6` in v4).
-`xs` grid classes have been modified to not require the infix to more accurately represent that they start applying styles at `min-width: 0` and not a set pixel value. Instead of `.col-xs-6`, it's now `.col-6`. All other grid tiers require the infix (e.g., `sm`).
- **Updated grid sizes, mixins, and variables.**
- Grid gutters now have a Sass map so you can specify specific gutter widths at each breakpoint.
- Updated grid mixins to utilize a `make-col-ready` prep mixin and a `make-col` to set the `flex` and `max-width` for individual column sizing.
- Changed grid system media query breakpoints and container widths to account for new grid tier and ensure columns are evenly divisible by `12` at their max width.
- Grid breakpoints and container widths are now handled via Sass maps (`$grid-breakpoints` and `$container-max-widths`) instead of a handful of separate variables. These replace the `@screen-*` variables entirely and allow you to fully customize the grid tiers.
- Media queries have also changed. Instead of repeating our media query declarations with the same value each time, we now have `@include media-breakpoint-up/down/only`. Now, instead of writing `@media (min-width: @screen-sm-min) { ... }`, you can write `@include media-breakpoint-up(sm) { ... }`.
- **Dropped panels, thumbnails, and wells** for a new all-encompassing component, [cards]({{ site.baseurl }}/docs/{{ site.docs_version }}/components/card/).
- See the [Extend page]({{ site.baseurl }}/docs/{{ site.docs_version }}/extend/icons/) for a list of alternatives. Have additional suggestions? Please open an issue or PR.
- We recommend using `position: sticky` instead. [See the HTML5 Please entry](http://html5please.com/#sticky) for details and specific polyfill recommendations. One suggestion is to use an `@supports` rule for implementing it (e.g., `@supports (position: sticky) { ... }`)/
- If you were using Affix to apply additional, non-`position` styles, the polyfills might not support your use case. One option for such uses is the third-party [ScrollPos-Styler](https://github.com/acch/scrollpos-styler) library.
New to Bootstrap 4 is the [Reboot]({{ site.baseurl }}/docs/{{ site.docs_version }}/content/reboot/), a new stylesheet that builds on Normalize with our own somewhat opinionated reset styles. Selectors appearing in this file only use elements—there are no classes here. This isolates our reset styles from our component styles for a more modular approach. Some of the most important resets this includes are the `box-sizing: border-box` change, moving from `em` to `rem` units on many elements, link styles, and many form element resets.
- Nearly all instances of the `>` selector have been removed, meaning nested tables will now automatically inherit styles from their parents. This greatly simplifies our selectors and potential customizations.
- Responsive tables no longer require a wrapping element. Instead, just put the `.table-responsive` right on the `<table>`.
- Renamed contextual classes to have a `.table-`-prefix. Hence `.active`, `.success`, `.warning`, `.danger` and `.info` to `.table-active`, `.table-success`, `.table-warning`, `.table-danger` and `.table-info`.
- Dropped `.help-block` and replaced it with `.form-text` for block-level help text. For inline help text and other flexible options, use utility classes like `.text-muted`.
-`.form-group` no longer applies styles from the `.row` via mixin, so `.row` is now required for horizontal grid layouts (e.g., `<div class="form-group row">`).
- The [stateful button]({{ site.url }}/docs/3.3/javascript/#buttons-stateful) feature of the `button.js` jQuery plugin has been dropped. This includes the `$().button(string)` and `$().button('reset')` methods. We advise using a tiny bit of custom JavaScript instead, which will have the benefit of behaving exactly the way you want it to.
- Change buttons' `[disabled]` to `:disabled` as IE9+ supports `:disabled`. However `fieldset[disabled]` is still necessary because [native disabled fieldsets are still buggy in IE11](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML/Element/fieldset#Browser_compatibility).
- Removed `.btn-group-justified`. As a replacement you can use `<div class="btn-group d-flex" role="group"></div>` as a wrapper around elements with `.w-100`.
- Dropdown toggles no longer require an explicit `<span class="caret"></span>`; this is now provided automatically via CSS's `::after` on `.dropdown-toggle`.
- Renamed the responsive grid modifier classes from `.col-{breakpoint}-{modifier}-{size}` to `.{modifier}-{breakpoint}-{size}` for simpler grid classes.
- Dropped push and pull modifier classes for the new flexbox-powered `order` classes. For example, instead of `.col-8.push-4` and `.col-4.pull-8`, you'd use `.col-8.order-2` and `.col-4.order-1`.
- Given move to flexbox, alignment of dismiss icons in the header is likely broken as we're no longer using floats. Floated content comes first, but with flexbox that's no longer the case. Update your dismiss icons to come after modal titles to fix.
- The `remote` option (which could be used to automatically load and inject external content into a modal) and the corresponding `loaded.bs.modal` event were removed. We recommend instead using client-side templating or a data binding framework, or calling [jQuery.load](https://api.jquery.com/load/) yourself.
- Dropped nearly all `>` selectors for simpler styling via un-nested classes.
- Instead of HTML-specific selectors like `.nav > li > a`, we use separate classes for `.nav`s, `.nav-item`s, and `.nav-link`s. This makes your HTML more flexible while bringing along increased extensibility.
- Responsive navbar behaviors are now applied to the `.navbar` class via the **required**`.navbar-expand-{breakpoint}` where you choose where to collapse the navbar. Previously this was a Less variable modification and required recompiling.
-`.navbar-default` is now `.navbar-light`, though `.navbar-dark` remains the same. **One of these is required on each navbar.** However, these classes no longer set `background-color`s; instead they essentially only affect `color`.
- Navbars now require a background declaration of some kind. Choose from our background utilities (`.bg-*`) or set your own with the light/inverse classes above [for mad customization]({{ site.baseurl }}/docs/{{ site.docs_version }}/components/navbar/#color-schemes).
- Renamed `.label` to `.badge` to disambiguate from the `<label>` element.
- Dropped the `.badge` component as it was nearly identical to labels. Use the `.badge-pill` modifier together with the label component instead for that rounded look.
- Badges are no longer floated automatically in list groups and other components. Utility classes are now required for that.
-`.panel-title` to `.card-title`. Depending on the desired look, you may also want to use [heading elements or classes]({{ site.baseurl }}/docs/{{ site.docs_version }}/content/typography/#headings) (e.g. `<h3>`, `.h3`) or bold elements or classes (e.g. `<strong>`, `<b>`, [`.font-weight-bold`]({{ site.baseurl }}/docs/{{ site.docs_version }}/utilities/text/#font-weight-and-italics)). Note that `.card-title`, while similarly named, produces a different look than `.panel-title`.
-`.panel-primary`, `.panel-success`, `.panel-info`, `.panel-warning`, and `.panel-danger` have been dropped for `.bg-`, `.text-`, and `.border` utilities generated from our `$theme-colors` Sass map.
- Replaced contextual `.progress-bar-*` classes with `.bg-*` utilities. For example, `class="progress-bar progress-bar-danger"` becomes `class="progress-bar bg-danger"`.
- Overhauled the entire component to simplify design and styling. We have fewer styles for you to override, new indicators, and new icons.
- All CSS has been un-nested and renamed, ensuring each class is prefixed with `.carousel-`.
- For carousel items, `.next`, `.prev`, `.left`, and `.right` are now `.carousel-item-next`, `.carousel-item-prev`, `.carousel-item-left`, and `.carousel-item-right`.
- For prev/next controls, `.carousel-control.right` and `.carousel-control.left` are now `.carousel-control-next` and `.carousel-control-prev`, meaning they no longer require a specific base class.
- Dropped the bulk of `.hidden-*` utilities for new [display utilities]({{ site.baseurl }}/docs/{{ site.docs_version }}/utilities/display/). For example, instead of `.hidden-sm-up`, use `.d-sm-none`. Renamed the `.hidden-print` utilities to use the display utility naming scheme. [More info under the Responsive utilities section of this page.](#responsive-utilities)
- Added `.float-{sm,md,lg,xl}-{left,right,none}` classes for responsive floats and removed `.pull-left` and `.pull-right` since they're redundant to `.float-left` and `.float-right`.
- **Type:**
- Added responsive variations to our text alignment classes `.text-{sm,md,lg,xl}-{left,center,right}`.
- **Alignment and spacing:**
- Added new [responsive margin and padding utilities]({{ site.baseurl }}/docs/{{ site.docs_version }}/utilities/spacing/) for all sides, plus vertical and horizontal shorthands.
Bootstrap 3's [vendor prefix](https://www.thoughtco.com/css-vendor-prefixes-3466867) mixins, which were deprecated in v3.2.0, have been removed in Bootstrap 4. Since we use [Autoprefixer](https://github.com/postcss/autoprefixer), they're no longer necessary.
All `@screen-` variables have been removed in v4.0.0. Use the `media-breakpoint-up()`, `media-breakpoint-down()`, or `media-breakpoint-only()` Sass mixins or the `$grid-breakpoints` Sass map instead.
- The `.hidden` and `.show` classes have been removed because they conflicted with jQuery's `$(...).hide()` and `$(...).show()` methods. Instead, try toggling the `[hidden]` attribute or use inline styles like `style="display: none;"` and `style="display: block;"`.
- All `.hidden-` classes have been removed, save for the print utilities which have been renamed.
- Removed from v3: `.hidden-xs``.hidden-sm``.hidden-md``.hidden-lg``.visible-xs-block``.visible-xs-inline``.visible-xs-inline-block``.visible-sm-block``.visible-sm-inline``.visible-sm-inline-block``.visible-md-block``.visible-md-inline``.visible-md-inline-block``.visible-lg-block``.visible-lg-inline``.visible-lg-inline-block`
- Removed from v4 alphas: `.hidden-xs-up``.hidden-xs-down``.hidden-sm-up``.hidden-sm-down``.hidden-md-up``.hidden-md-down``.hidden-lg-up``.hidden-lg-down`
- Print utilities no longer start with `.hidden-` or `.visible-`, but with `.d-print-`.
- Old names: `.visible-print-block`, `.visible-print-inline`, `.visible-print-inline-block`, `.hidden-print`
- New classes: `.d-print-block`, `.d-print-inline`, `.d-print-inline-block`, `.d-print-none`
Rather than using explicit `.visible-*` classes, you make an element visible by simply not hiding it at that screen size. You can combine one `.d-*-none` class with one `.d-*-block` class to show an element only on a given interval of screen sizes (e.g. `.d-none.d-md-block.d-xl-none` shows the element only on medium and large devices).
Note that the changes to the grid breakpoints in v4 means that you'll need to go one breakpoint larger to achieve the same results. The new responsive utility classes don't attempt to accommodate less common cases where an element's visibility can't be expressed as a single contiguous range of viewport sizes; you will instead need to use custom CSS in such cases.
