How do I make a sticky navigation bar in Bootstrap 5 that stays visible while scrolling?

Asked on Sep 23, 2025

Answer

To create a sticky navigation bar in Bootstrap 5, you can use the `sticky-top` class. This class makes the navbar stick to the top of the viewport as you scroll down the page.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
        <nav class="navbar navbar-expand-lg navbar-light bg-light sticky-top">
            <div class="container-fluid">
                <a class="navbar-brand" href="#">Brand</a>
                <button class="navbar-toggler" type="button" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#navbarNav" aria-controls="navbarNav" aria-expanded="false" aria-label="Toggle navigation">
                    <span class="navbar-toggler-icon"></span>
                </button>
                <div class="collapse navbar-collapse" id="navbarNav">
                    <ul class="navbar-nav">
                        <li class="nav-item">
                            <a class="nav-link active" aria-current="page" href="#">Home</a>
                        </li>
                        <li class="nav-item">
                            <a class="nav-link" href="#">Features</a>
                        </li>
                        <li class="nav-item">
                            <a class="nav-link" href="#">Pricing</a>
                        </li>
                    </ul>
                </div>
            </div>
        </nav>
        <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

The `sticky-top` class is used to make the navbar stick to the top of the viewport.
Ensure that your navbar is within a container that allows it to scroll, such as a page with enough content below it.
The example uses a basic Bootstrap navbar with a brand link and a few navigation items.

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