Description
Lewe Bootstrap Visuals is a comprehensive WordPress plugin that brings the power of Bootstrap 5 to your WordPress site through an extensive collection of shortcodes. This plugin replaces the legacy shortcode-bootstrap-visuals plugin with modern Bootstrap 5.
Key Features:
- Bootstrap 5.3.8 – Latest Bootstrap version with modern CSS and JavaScript
- Prefix Support – All CSS classes use the
bsv-prefix to avoid conflicts - Modern WordPress Standards – Built following current WordPress Plugin Development Handbook
- Comprehensive Components – Alerts, badges, buttons, cards, modals, progress bars, and more
- Responsive Grid System – Bootstrap 5 grid with responsive breakpoints
- CDN Integration – Automatic loading of Bootstrap 5.3.8 from CDN
- Shortcode API – Simple shortcodes for all Bootstrap components using dash syntax
- TinyMCE Integration – Visual editor buttons for easy shortcode insertion
- Admin Interface – Clean settings page with component documentation
Available Shortcodes:
Layout Components:
* [bsv-container] – Bootstrap container
* [bsv-row] – Bootstrap row
* [bsv-column] – Bootstrap column with responsive sizes
UI Components:
* [bsv-alert] – Alert messages with optional dismiss button
* [bsv-badge] – Badges and labels
* [bsv-button] – Buttons with various styles and sizes
* [bsv-card] – Cards with headers, footers, and images
* [bsv-panel] – Alias for card (backward compatibility)
Content Components:
* [bsv-blockquote] – Styled blockquotes
* [bsv-code] – Inline and block code formatting
* [bsv-highlight] – Highlighted text
* [bsv-lead] – Lead paragraphs
* [bsv-text] – Text with utility classes
* [bsv-list] – Styled lists
Interactive Components:
* [bsv-modal] – Modal dialogs
* [bsv-collapse] – Collapsible content
* [bsv-accordion] – Accordion panels
* [bsv-tooltip] – Tooltips
* [bsv-popover] – Popovers
Progress & Loading:
* [bsv-progress] – Progress bars
* [bsv-spinner] – Loading spinners
Migration from Legacy Plugin:
If you’re migrating from the old shortcode-bootstrap-visuals plugin, most shortcodes work with the new dash syntax ([bsv-alert] instead of [bsv_alert]). The plugin maintains backward compatibility where possible while following modern WordPress shortcode conventions.
Support
For support, documentation, and feature requests, please visit:
Credits
- Based on Bootstrap
- Follows WordPress Coding Standards
Screenshots
Example of various Bootstrap components in action 
TinyMCE editor integration with shortcode buttons
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/shortcode-bootstrap-visualsdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Use the Settings > Bootstrap Visuals screen to configure the plugin.
- Start using shortcodes in your posts and pages.
FAQ
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Does this plugin include Bootstrap CSS and JavaScript?
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Yes, the plugin automatically loads Bootstrap CSS and JavaScript from CDN. You can disable this in the settings if you prefer to load Bootstrap manually.
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Are the shortcodes compatible with the old plugin?
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The new plugin uses dash syntax (
[bsv-alert]) instead of underscore syntax ([bsv_alert]) to follow WordPress standards. Most functionality remains the same with improved Bootstrap 5 support. -
Can I customize the Bootstrap components?
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Yes, all components use the
bsv-prefix, so you can add custom CSS to override or extend the default Bootstrap styles without conflicts. -
Does this work with my theme?
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Yes, the plugin is designed to work with any properly coded WordPress theme. The prefixed CSS classes prevent conflicts with your theme’s styles.
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Is this plugin responsive?
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Yes, all components are fully responsive and support Bootstrap 5’s responsive breakpoints (sm, md, lg, xl, xxl).
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Contributors & Developers
“Lewe Bootstrap Visuals” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
3.0.1
- Update asset images
3.0.0
- Complete rewrite for Bootstrap 5.3.8
- Modern WordPress standards compliance
- Improved admin interface
- Enhanced shortcode system with dash syntax
- TinyMCE editor integration
- Better performance and security
- Prefixed CSS classes to avoid conflicts
- Responsive grid system updates
- New component options and styling
2.x.x
- Legacy version (deprecated)