Bootstrap in Zen Cart

Developer information on the use of the Bootstrap library

Bootstrap in the Bootstrap Template

Bootstrap template version 3.X is based on Bootstrap 4. You can find the exact version of Bootstrap (major.minor.patch) in use by looking at the file includes/templates/bootstrap/common/html_header.php, which pulls in the Bootstrap javascript and css.

The Bootstrap template is described in more detail in the storefront documentation on Bootstrap template.

Bootstrap Version Storefront Bootstrap Template
BS 4.6.2 Template Version 3.X

Bootstrap in Zen Cart Admin

Bootstrap has been used in the Zen Cart admin since Zen Cart version 1.5.5. The following chart shows the association between Bootstrap and Zen Cart versions.

Bootstrap Version Zen Cart Admin
BS 3.4.1 ZC 1.5.6-2.1.0
BS 3.3.7 ZC 1.5.5

There is work underway to move the Zen Cart admin to Bootstrap 5. You may follow this effort by monitoring this PR.

Bootstrap in zc_install

Bootstrap has been used in the Zen Cart upgrader (zc_install) since Zen Cart version 2.1.0. The following chart shows the association between Bootstrap and Zen Cart versions.

Bootstrap Version Zen Cart zc_install
BS 5.3.3 ZC 2.1.0

Help on Bootstrap




Still have questions? Use the Search box in the upper right, or try the full list of FAQs. If you can't find it there, head over to the Zen Cart support forum and ask there in the appropriate subforum. In your post, please include your Zen Cart and PHP versions, and a link to your site.

Is there an error or omission on this page? Please post to General Questions on the support forum. Or, if you'd like to open a pull request, just review the guidelines and get started. You can even PR right here.
Last modified August 19, 2024 by Chris Brown (38ec9dc4).