Navigating Simply with Bootstrap Pager
When you want straightforward, minimalistic navigation between pages—such as “Previous” and “Next” links—Bootstrap’s Pager component comes in handy. It provides an easy way to add simple navigation without the complexity of full pagination controls.
What Is Bootstrap Pager?
The Pager is a lightweight navigation component designed for basic “Previous” and “Next” links. It’s perfect for scenarios where you don’t need numbered pages but just want to let users move sequentially through content.
Basic Usage of Bootstrap Pager
Create a pager by wrapping your links inside a <ul> with the .pager class and using .previous and .next for individual items:
This renders simple navigation links aligned left and right.
Variations and Alignment
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You can disable a pager link by adding the
.disabledclass:
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To center the pager links, add the
.pager-centeredclass:
Differences Between Pager and Pagination
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Pager is for simple Previous/Next navigation without page numbers.
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Pagination is for full page number navigation with multiple clickable page links.
Note on Bootstrap Versions
Bootstrap Pager was available primarily in Bootstrap 3 and earlier versions. In Bootstrap 4 and later, the Pager component was dropped in favor of more flexible pagination and custom navigation components. You can still achieve similar functionality using pagination with just “Previous” and “Next” buttons.
Example with Bootstrap 4/5
Why Use Bootstrap Pager?
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Simple, minimal navigation controls
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Clear user flow for linear content
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Lightweight and easy to implement
