How can I override Bootstrap 5 CSS without breaking updates?

Asked on Jun 01, 2025

1 Answer

To override Bootstrap 5 CSS without breaking updates, you should use custom CSS rules that are loaded after the Bootstrap CSS file. This ensures your styles take precedence. Here's a simple example of how to do this.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
        <link href="https://stackpath.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/5.3.0/css/bootstrap.min.css" rel="stylesheet">
        <style>
            .custom-button {
                background-color: #ff5733; /* Custom background color */
                color: white; /* Custom text color */
            }
        </style>

        <button class="btn custom-button">Custom Button</button>
        <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

Ensure your custom CSS is loaded after the Bootstrap CSS file.
Use more specific selectors if necessary to increase specificity.
Consider using CSS variables for easier maintenance.
Test your overrides across different browsers to ensure compatibility.

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