{"id":227584,"date":"2026-09-28T12:03:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T12:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/?p=227584"},"modified":"2026-10-01T11:43:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T11:43:06","slug":"bootstrap-search-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/bootstrap-search-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"22 Best Free Bootstrap Search Bar Templates 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This list of free Bootstrap search bar templates now has 22 entries: 20 Colorlib Search Form\/Bar snippets and two search patterns from our 2026 snippets, a top search drawer with live suggestions and a travel search bar inside a hero section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All 22 are free downloads with live demos, built as dependency-free HTML, CSS and, where needed, a few lines of vanilla JavaScript. Each works on its own or inside a Bootstrap 4, 5 or 6 project without loading Bootstrap&#8217;s files, and nine of the Search Form\/Bar snippets need no JavaScript at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They range from simple inline bars (V01, V09) and hover or click reveals (V02, V06, V11) to full-screen overlays (V14, V16) and search bars with filters for stores, property and job sites (V05, V07, V19). If you need a larger search section with several fields, such as a hotel, flight or job search hero, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/free-css3-html5-search-form-examples\/\">free CSS3 and HTML5 search form examples<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-best-free-bootstrap-search-bar-templates\">Best Free Bootstrap Search Bar Templates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v01\">Search Form\/Bar V01<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-01.jpg\" alt=\"Modern search bar template with a single field and button\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To follow the latest mobile trends, this modern search bar keeps to the essentials. It is easy to use and works on all popular devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is plain HTML and CSS with no JavaScript at all, and the download is 249 KB. Use it on its own or drop it into a Bootstrap 4, 5 or 6 project and it looks the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-01\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-01\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v02\">Search Form\/Bar V02<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-02.jpg\" alt=\"Animated search bar with a rotating icon that reveals the field\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you would like to spice things up, this search bar with animation is the pick. The icon rotates on hover and reveals the search field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The whole effect is CSS, so there is no script to load.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-02\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-02\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v03\">Search Form\/Bar V03<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-03.jpg\" alt=\"Minimal search bar with an icon and a search field\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An icon to grab attention and a search field: for many websites, that is all a search bar needs. This one keeps things modern and works for any kind of site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No Bootstrap files are required, yet it sits comfortably inside a Bootstrap 4, 5 or 6 layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-03\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-03\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v04\">Search Form\/Bar V04<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-04.jpg\" alt=\"Fancy gradient search bar with a clickable icon\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For everyone searching for something different, this fancy search bar does the trick. It features a <strong>gradient effect<\/strong>, a search field and a clickable icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like the rest of this set, it needs no JavaScript and no framework. The download is 249 KB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-04\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-04\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v05\">Search Form\/Bar V05<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-05.jpg\" alt=\"Search panel with category filters for eCommerce\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you run a large eCommerce website, a search panel with filters comes in very handy. Shoppers can search within a particular category or across the entire store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is HTML and CSS plus a few lines of vanilla JavaScript, with no jQuery and no select plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-05\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-05\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v06\">Search Form\/Bar V06<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-06.jpg\" alt=\"Search field that expands to a full bar on hover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple search field animation that reveals the full bar on hover. If you want a minimalist look with a touch of creativity, this snippet is a good fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reveal is pure CSS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-06\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-06\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v07\">Search Form\/Bar V07<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-07.jpg\" alt=\"Real estate search bar for property websites\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Give visitors a proper way to find their ideal property with this real estate search field template. It brings an advanced search to a listings or agency website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few lines of vanilla JavaScript are all it runs, and the download is 251 KB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-07\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-07\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v08\">Search Form\/Bar V08<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-08.jpg\" alt=\"Job search bar for job boards\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Built for job boards, this job search bar embeds straight into your platform. Its simple structure works with Bootstrap or without it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no jQuery, no plugin and no Bootstrap file to load, only a few lines of vanilla JavaScript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-08\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-08\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v09\">Search Form\/Bar V09<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-09.jpg\" alt=\"Clean minimal search bar\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unsure about the design direction? Keep it clean with this minimal search bar. It is easy to integrate into any project, Bootstrap or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plain HTML and CSS, no JavaScript, 249 KB download.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-09\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-09\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v10\">Search Form\/Bar V10<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-10.jpg\" alt=\"Expandable search bar with a catchy animation\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This expandable search bar adds a catchy animation to your website or online project. Open the live demo to see the effect in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The animation runs on CSS alone, so there is nothing else to include.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-10\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-10\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v11\">Search Form\/Bar V11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-11.jpg\" alt=\"Search bar reveal for crowded navigation bars\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep things neat with this search bar reveal. It is especially handy when your navigation bar already holds many links and categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The search box opens and closes with a few lines of vanilla JavaScript instead of jQuery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-11\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-11\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v12\">Search Form\/Bar V12<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-12.jpg\" alt=\"Expanding search form for blogs and online stores\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A clean, expandable search form that fits any website, online store or blog. When the user clicks the bar, it <strong>expands<\/strong> to give more room for typing the query.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The expansion needs no JavaScript, and the download is 244 KB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-12\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-12\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v13\">Search Form\/Bar V13<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-13.jpg\" alt=\"Wide Bootstrap search box for long queries\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A simple Bootstrap search box with a wide form that handles long and short queries easily. Its fluid layout works smoothly on mobile and desktop devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is plain HTML and CSS, and it looks the same whether you use it on its own or inside a Bootstrap 4, 5 or 6 page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-13\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-13\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v14\">Search Form\/Bar V14<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-14.jpg\" alt=\"Full-screen search overlay\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bold full-screen search that displays the form over the entire screen. It guarantees zero distractions while the user types what they are after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The overlay opens and closes with a few lines of vanilla JavaScript.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-14\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-14\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v15\">Search Form\/Bar V15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-15.jpg\" alt=\"Header reveal search form\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many ways to add a search bar to your website, and a header reveal is one of them. This one performs well across popular devices and works inside any Bootstrap site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No jQuery is needed to open or close the search box. The download is 246 KB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-15\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-15\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v16\">Search Form\/Bar V16<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-16.jpg\" alt=\"Minimal overlay search bar\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you like full-screen search forms, this minimal overlay search bar will serve you well. It is easy to use and follows modern web design trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opening and closing the overlay takes a few lines of vanilla JavaScript, with no plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-16\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-16\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v17\">Search Form\/Bar V17<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-17.jpg\" alt=\"Dropdown search form with a close button\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A convenient dropdown search form that keeps your application clean and minimal. It displays well on mobile devices and comes with an X to close it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is HTML, CSS and a little vanilla JavaScript, and works on its own or in a Bootstrap 4, 5 or 6 project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-17\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-17\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v18\">Search Form\/Bar V18<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-18.jpg\" alt=\"Top overlay search bar that rolls down from the top\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let users focus on their query with this top overlay search bar. It rolls in from the top and shades the rest of the website, so the search comes first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The open and close behaviour is a few lines of vanilla JavaScript rather than jQuery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-18\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-18\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v19\">Search Form\/Bar V19<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-19.jpg\" alt=\"Job board search form with categories\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Planning a job board? This job board search form with categories will do the trick, and you can use the same style of categorised search bar for other directories too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is HTML and CSS with a little vanilla JavaScript; the download is 641 KB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-19\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-19\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-search-form-bar-v20\">Search Form\/Bar V20<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/search-form-bar-20.jpg\" alt=\"Header overlay search bar\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of a traditional full-page overlay, this header overlay search bar is a neat alternative. When the user clicks the search icon, the form appears over the entire header section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plain HTML and CSS plus a few lines of vanilla JavaScript, 246 KB in total.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/search-form-bar-20\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/search-form-bar-20\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-2026-search-snippets-from-colorlib\">More 2026 search snippets from Colorlib<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two newer search patterns from our 2026 snippets: a top search drawer with suggestions that filter as you type, and a travel search bar with location, dates and guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-offcanvas-v09-top-search-drawer-with-recent-searches-and-suggestions-that-filter-as-you-type\">Offcanvas V09: Top search drawer with recent searches and suggestions that filter as you type<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/offcanvas-09.jpg\" alt=\"Offcanvas V09: top search drawer with recent searches and suggestions that filter as you type\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A search panel that slides down from the top of a recipe site, opened from the search button or with the \/ key. Before you type it shows recent searches and popular topics; as you type it filters the recipe list, highlights the matching words and announces the number of matches. Arrow keys move between the field and the results, and submitted searches are added to the recent list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best for: content sites, blogs, shops and documentation with a site search. Plain HTML and CSS with a few lines of vanilla JavaScript, a 195 KB download, and it works on its own or inside a Bootstrap 4, 5 or 6 project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/offcanvas-09\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/offcanvas-09\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hero-v12-split-travel-hero-with-a-stay-search-bar-overlapping-the-photo\">Hero V12: Split travel hero with a stay search bar overlapping the photo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/hero-12.jpg\" alt=\"Hero V12: split travel hero with a stay search bar overlapping the photo\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A split hero for a holiday-rental site, with the headline, intro and three proof points on the left and a large alpine lake photo on the right. A white search bar for location, check-in, check-out and guests overlaps the bottom of the photo and uses native text, date and select inputs with visible labels. Script prefills sensible dates, keeps check-out at least one night after check-in, validates with the browser and reports the search in a status region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Best for: travel, holiday rental, hotel and real estate homepages. Plain HTML and CSS with a few lines of vanilla JavaScript, a 364 KB download, and it works on its own or inside a Bootstrap 4, 5 or 6 project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a class=\"nectar-button medium accent-color\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/template\/hero-12\/\">More info \/ Download<\/a> <a class=\"nectar-button medium extra-color-2\"target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/preview.colorlib.com\/theme\/bootstrap\/hero-12\/\">Demo<\/a>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-choose-a-bootstrap-search-bar\">How to choose a Bootstrap search bar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keep search visible if people rely on it.<\/strong> Stores, documentation and large blogs should show the field, as V01 and V13 do. An icon that opens the box (V11, V15) saves room in a crowded navbar but costs an extra click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Use a real search form.<\/strong> Wrap the field in <code>&lt;form role=\"search\"&gt;<\/code>, use <code>type=\"search\"<\/code> and give it a label, visible or visually hidden. A placeholder is not a label: it disappears as soon as someone types. Hero V12 shows visible labels on every field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Make overlays easy to leave.<\/strong> Full-screen and drop-down searches need a clear way out. V17 has an X to close it, and Offcanvas V09 closes with Esc or a click on the backdrop, opens with the \/ key and lets the arrow keys move through results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Avoid the iPhone zoom.<\/strong> Safari on iOS zooms the page when a field with text smaller than 16px gets focus. Set the input font size to at least 16px on mobile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Add filters only when the catalog needs them.<\/strong> A category filter (V05) helps shoppers in a large store; a small blog is better served by a single field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<style>\n.faq-accordion{margin:28px 0 36px}\n.faq-accordion details{background:#fff;border:1px solid #e6e9ec;border-radius:10px;margin-bottom:12px;transition:box-shadow .18s ease,border-color .18s ease;overflow:hidden}\n.faq-accordion details:hover{border-color:#cfd6dc;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(15,23,42,.05)}\n.faq-accordion details[open]{border-color:#cfd6dc;box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(15,23,42,.06)}\n.faq-accordion summary{cursor:pointer;padding:18px 56px 18px 22px;font-weight:600;font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.45;position:relative;list-style:none;color:#0f172a;transition:color .15s ease}\n.faq-accordion summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.faq-accordion summary::marker{display:none}\n.faq-accordion summary::after{content:\"\";position:absolute;right:22px;top:50%;width:14px;height:14px;border-right:2px solid #64748b;border-bottom:2px solid #64748b;transform:translateY(-70%) rotate(45deg);transition:transform .2s ease,border-color .15s ease}\n.faq-accordion details[open] summary::after{transform:translateY(-30%) rotate(-135deg);border-color:#2563eb}\n.faq-accordion summary:hover{color:#2563eb}\n.faq-accordion summary:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #2563eb;outline-offset:-2px;border-radius:8px}\n.faq-accordion details>*:not(summary){padding:0 22px 18px 22px;margin-top:0}\n.faq-accordion details>p,.faq-accordion details>div{padding:14px 22px 18px 22px;border-top:1px solid #f1f5f9;margin:0;line-height:1.65;color:#475569}\n.faq-accordion details code{background:#f1f5f9;padding:2px 7px;border-radius:4px;font-size:.9em;color:#be185d;font-family:ui-monospace,SFMono-Regular,Menlo,monospace}\n.faq-accordion details a{color:#2563eb;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px}\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"faq-accordion\">\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" open><summary>Do these search bars need Bootstrap or jQuery?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. They carry their own CSS, and the ones that open, close or filter use a few lines of vanilla JavaScript. Inside a Bootstrap 4, 5 or 6 project they keep their look, so you don&#8217;t need to load Bootstrap&#8217;s files for them.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How do I connect a search bar to my site&#8217;s search?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The templates are front end only. Set the form <code>action<\/code> to your search results URL and give the input the parameter name your back end expects. On WordPress that means <code>action=\"\/\"<\/code>, <code>method=\"get\"<\/code> and <code>name=\"s\"<\/code>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I put one of these in a Bootstrap 5 navbar?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Paste the form markup into the navbar and include the snippet&#8217;s CSS; its styles don&#8217;t rely on Bootstrap classes, so it looks the same there. The header reveals (V11, V15, V20) are designed for that spot.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I use them in commercial projects?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. They are free under CC BY 3.0: use them in personal and commercial projects and keep the credit link.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do these search bars need Bootstrap or jQuery?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. They carry their own CSS, and the ones that open, close or filter use a few lines of vanilla JavaScript. 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They are free under CC BY 3.0: use them in personal and commercial projects and keep the credit link.\"}}]}<\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with V01 for a plain bar, V11 or V15 for a search box that opens from the header, V05 for a store, or Offcanvas V09 for a site search with live suggestions. For the navigation around it, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/colorlib.com\/wp\/bootstrap-navbar\/\">Bootstrap navbar examples<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bonus-why-is-a-search-bar-important\">Bonus: Why is a search bar important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The search functionality on a website can make things a lot easier for visitors and save them a significant amount of time. If your website doesn&#8217;t have many things to offer, then it&#8217;s fine; you don&#8217;t require a search form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, you need a search feature if your website offers a wide range of content, such as blog posts, themes, products, and profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this case, having a search form on your website is not only beneficial for the user, but it is also essential. Without one, and if your website offers a huge number of items or products, it may take hours for your website visitors to find what they&#8217;re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They may also happen not to find what they want on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So a search bar helps users by instantly showing them what interests them on your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a nutshell, a search box saves website visitors&#8217; time and energy by enabling effortless site-wide navigation and enhancing the user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A search form is necessary to make your website more user-friendly. 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