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CoreUI Free Bootstrap Admin Template v5.5.0

CoreUI Free Bootstrap Admin Template v5.5.0

We are excited to announce the release of CoreUI Free Bootstrap Admin Template v5.5.0 on May 5, 2026! This update focuses on comprehensive dependency updates and improved developer experience—keeping your admin template modern, secure, and maintainable.


Speed up your responsive apps and websites with fully-featured, ready-to-use open-source admin panel templates—free to use and built for efficiency.


How to Update

Download the latest version from GitHub releases or clone the latest version:

git clone https://github.com/coreui/coreui-free-bootstrap-admin-template.git
cd coreui-free-bootstrap-admin-template
git checkout v5.5.0
npm install

For existing projects, update your dependencies to match the package.json from v5.5.0.

What’s New

Dependency Updates

This release includes comprehensive updates to keep the template up-to-date with the latest tools and frameworks:

  • CoreUI Framework: Updated to the latest @coreui/coreui release for improved components and bug fixes
  • Build Tools: Updated Babel, Sass, and other build dependencies
  • Code Quality: Updated ESLint, Stylelint, and linting configurations
  • Security: Latest dependency versions with patched vulnerabilities

Getting Started

For new installations:

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/coreui/coreui-free-bootstrap-admin-template.git
cd coreui-free-bootstrap-admin-template

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm start

# Build for production
npm run build

Template Features

This free admin template includes:

  • Dashboard: Complete admin dashboard with widgets and charts
  • Theme: Modern, responsive Bootstrap 5 design
  • Components: All CoreUI Bootstrap components included
  • Navigation: Sidebar navigation with breadcrumbs
  • Charts: Integrated Chart.js for data visualization
  • Icons: Complete CoreUI Icons library
  • Forms: Form examples and validation
  • Tables: Data tables and listings
  • Responsive: Mobile-first responsive design

Why Choose This Template?

  • Free & Open Source: MIT licensed, use in any project
  • Bootstrap 5 Compatible: Latest Bootstrap framework
  • Production Ready: Battle-tested in enterprise applications
  • Regular Updates: Frequent security updates and improvements
  • Active Community: Large community support
  • Professional Design: Clean, modern interface
  • Well Documented: Complete CoreUI documentation

Migration Notes

This is a maintenance release with full backward compatibility. No breaking changes were introduced. If you’re upgrading from an earlier version:

  1. Download or clone the new version
  2. Compare your customizations with new version
  3. Update dependencies in your package.json
  4. Run npm install to update packages
  5. Test your customizations thoroughly

For a comprehensive overview of all changes, enhancements, and updates introduced in this release, please refer to the full changelog on GitHub.

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