#What is DaisyUI?

DaisyUI is a popular, free Tailwind CSS plugin that supercharges your UI development by introducing semantic class names (e.g., btn, card, toggle) for common components, eliminating the need for lengthy utility class chains. Created to bridge Tailwind's flexibility with Bootstrap-like simplicity, it lets you build beautiful, responsive interfaces faster while keeping full control over styling. Ideal for developers crafting websites, apps, or prototypes in any JS framework or static site generator, DaisyUI shines in server-rendered projects with its v5.0 updates enhancing customization and theme support. Trusted by teams at Meta, Google, Amazon, and beyond, it's the go-to for clean, efficient code that scales—perfect for indie devs, agencies, or enterprises prioritizing speed without sacrificing design quality.

#Features ⚡️

• Semantic Components: 65+ pre-built classes like buttons, cards, and modals for rapid UI assembly.

• Theme System: Unlimited customizable themes via CSS variables—switch dark/light modes effortlessly.

• Customization Depth: Override any aspect with Tailwind utilities; theme generator for bespoke palettes.

• Performance Optimized: CSS-only (no JS), reducing bundle size and improving load times.

• Framework Flexibility: Seamless integration with React, Vue, Svelte, Next.js, Astro, and more.

• Advanced Tools: Bulk theming, color palette tweaks, and 500+ utility classes for fine-grained control.

#Pros ✅

• Development Speed: Cuts class bloat dramatically—build MVPs in hours, not days.

• Clean & Semantic Code: Readable HTML that's easier to maintain and collaborate on.

• Endless Customization: Tailwind foundation ensures pixel-perfect, responsive designs.

• Zero Overhead: No JS dependencies; works in any environment, including static sites.

• Community Favorite: 50k+ GitHub stars, active updates, and broad adoption for reliability.

#Cons ⚠️

• Tailwind Dependency: Requires Tailwind CSS setup—less ideal for vanilla CSS projects.

• Learning Curve for Themes: Advanced customization may need CSS variable familiarity.

• Component Scope: Covers essentials but may need extensions for highly niche UIs.

• No Built-in JS Logic: Focuses on styling—pair with libraries like Headless UI for interactivity.

• v5 Migration: Recent updates (e.g., Tailwind v4 support) could require minor config tweaks.

#Included Components - Templates

DaisyUI provides 65 semantic components and 500+ utilities, mixable into templates for full pages:

• Core Elements: btn (buttons with variants), card (layout containers), toggle (switches), badge (labels).

• Navigation: navbar, drawer (sidebars), tabs, steps (wizards).

• Forms & Feedback: input, select, textarea, alert, progress, rating.

• Layout & Media: hero (headers), footer, carousel, image overlays.

• Advanced: accordion, table, menu (dropdowns), modal, tooltip.

• Templates: Implicit via components—e.g., combine hero + card for landing pages; theme generator yields custom starters.

All are responsive and themeable, e.g., a btn-primary adapts to your color scheme instantly.

#Pricing 💸

DaisyUI is completely free and open-source under the MIT license. No tiers, subscriptions, or premium features—all components, themes, and tools available via npm without restrictions. Donations encouraged via GitHub sponsors to support ongoing development.

#Integrations 🧰

Built as a Tailwind extension, DaisyUI fits any modern stack:

• Tailwind CSS: Core plugin—add via @plugin "daisyui" in CSS.

• Frameworks: React/Next.js, Vue/Nuxt, SvelteKit, Angular, Qwik, Astro, Laravel, Rails.

• Build Tools: Vite, Webpack, PostCSS for seamless compilation.

• Testing/Playgrounds: CodePen, Tailwind Play for quick experiments.

• Headless UI: Pairs for JS behaviors like modals or dropdowns.

• TypeScript: Fully compatible for typed projects.