Tailwind CSS

Utility-first CSS for building websites is provided by Tailwind CSS, which uses classes in HTML.

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About Tailwind CSS

Tailwind CSS is a utility-first CSS framework for building websites. Developers add small utility classes, such as flex, pt-4, and text-center, directly in their HTML markup and combine them to build a design without leaving the HTML.

The homepage describes responsive breakpoint prefixes, a dark mode prefix, theme customization through CSS variables, grid and transition utilities, container queries, gradients, and logical properties for left-to-right and right-to-left text. The homepage states that sponsors support a team that maintains the framework full-time. Pricing is not stated in the source material.

Key features

  • Utility classes that can be combined directly in HTML markup
  • Screen-size prefixes (sm, md, lg, xl) that apply any utility at a breakpoint
  • dark: prefix for applying styles in dark mode
  • Theme customization through CSS variables in an @theme block
  • Container queries using @container and size-based variants
  • CSS layers (theme, base, components, utilities) for managing specificity
Best for: Front-end developers and designers who build websites with HTML and CSS and want to style pages using utility classes in their markup.
Good for
  • Utility classes can be composed directly in HTML to build layouts and styles.
  • Responsive prefixes can be added to any utility to apply it at a specific screen size.
  • The framework uses CSS layers, which the homepage says helps avoid specificity issues.

Tailwind CSS at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Tailwind CSS FAQ

How is the theme customized?
The homepage shows customizing the theme by defining CSS variables inside an @theme block, such as font families and color values.
How is dark mode applied?
Adding the dark: prefix in front of a color utility applies that color in dark mode.
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