sphinx-bootstrap-theme
Sphinx Bootstrap Theme.
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
No. The package is abandoned with no releases since 2022-02-03 and targets Bootstrap v2.3.2 and v3.3.7, which are now outdated. Modern Sphinx projects should use actively maintained alternatives. If you have legacy documentation already using this theme, it may continue to work, but do not adopt it for new projects.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Installation is straightforward with no runtime dependencies.
- However, the package has been abandoned since its last release on 2022-02-03, so expect no maintenance, bug fixes, or updates for compatibility with newer Sphinx or Bootstrap versions.
License · maintenance · safety
permissive license (permissive) — Licensed under MIT (permissive), so you can use, modify, and distribute it freely with minimal restrictions.
last release 2022-02-03 (1653 days)
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 174,609 downloads/mo, #10,278 on PyPI
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pip install sphinx-bootstrap-theme
# In conf.py:
import sphinx_bootstrap_theme
html_theme = 'bootstrap'
html_theme_path = sphinx_bootstrap_theme.get_html_theme_path()- Compatibility with current Sphinx versions and Python 3.10+ not confirmed in fact sheet.
- Whether Bootswatch theme integration still works given Bootstrap and Bootswatch evolution since 2022.
- Whether the theme works with Bootstrap versions beyond v2.3.2 and v3.3.7.
What it is and what it does
Sphinx Bootstrap Theme wraps Sphinx documentation generation with Bootstrap's CSS and JavaScript framework, providing a responsive HTML layout out of the box. It integrates hierarchical navigation menus, mobile-friendly design, and optional Bootswatch color themes to customize the visual appearance of your docs without writing custom CSS.
You configure it by importing the theme in your Sphinx conf.py and setting a few options—navbar title, navigation links, Bootswatch theme name, and Bootstrap version preference. The theme handles the rest, rendering your reStructuredText documentation with Bootstrap's grid, components, and responsive behavior. It supports Bootstrap v2.3.2 and v3.3.7, though v3 is recommended.
Use it for
- Apply a polished, modern look to Sphinx documentation without custom CSS or template work.
- Build mobile-responsive documentation sites that work well on phones and tablets.
- Use a Bootswatch theme to quickly rebrand documentation with a different color scheme.
- Add hierarchical dropdown menus and site navigation to Sphinx-generated HTML.
- Migrate from plain Sphinx HTML to a Bootstrap-based layout for existing projects.
Worth the install?
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No.
The package is abandoned with no releases since 2022-02-03 and targets Bootstrap v2.3.2 and v3.3.7, which are now outdated. Modern Sphinx projects should use actively maintained alternatives. If you have legacy documentation already using this theme, it may continue to work, but do not adopt it for new projects.
Install
sphinx-bootstrap-theme on PyPI
Before you install
Installation is straightforward with no runtime dependencies. However, the package has been abandoned since its last release on 2022-02-03, so expect no maintenance, bug fixes, or updates for compatibility with newer Sphinx or Bootstrap versions.
License in practice
Licensed under MIT (permissive), so you can use, modify, and distribute it freely with minimal restrictions.
Quickstart
pip install sphinx-bootstrap-theme
# In conf.py:
import sphinx_bootstrap_theme
html_theme = 'bootstrap'
html_theme_path = sphinx_bootstrap_theme.get_html_theme_path()Verify before relying
- Compatibility with current Sphinx versions and Python 3.10+ not confirmed in fact sheet.
- Whether Bootswatch theme integration still works given Bootstrap and Bootswatch evolution since 2022.
- Whether the theme works with Bootstrap versions beyond v2.3.2 and v3.3.7.
Package facts
| License | permissive license permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Abandoned 1,653 days since the last release |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 174,609 / month, #10,278 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableEnvironment :: Web EnvironmentIntended Audience :: DevelopersIntended Audience :: System AdministratorsLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 2Programming Language :: Python :: 3Topic :: InternetTopic :: Software Development :: Documentation |
Evidence: sphinx_bootstrap_theme-0.8.1-py2.py3-none-any.whl
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