MaterialKit2 React is a free, open-source UI kit from Creative Tim for building responsive ReactJS interfaces with Google's Material UI design system.
What is MaterialKit2 React?
MaterialKit2 React is a free and open-source web interface framework built on ReactJS and Material UI (MUI), distributed by Creative Tim through ThemeWagon. It takes design components and page sections as building blocks and outputs a responsive ReactJS front-end with consistent Material Design styling. The kit includes 45 page sections, 20+ attention catchers, 80+ elements, 50+ input areas, and 4 pre-built example pages for company presentations, landing pages, blogs, and support. Version 1.0.0 was released two years ago and updated three months ago.
Key Features
- Multilevel dropdown menus — Navigation with multilevel dropdowns covering page sections, navigation, attention catchers, and input areas, all with source code and live preview.
- Pre-built example pages — 4 example pages: company presentation, landing page, blog, and support page, demonstrating best practices.
- Authentication page — A login/signup page with an imaged background and a form UI with a toggle button.
- Contact and newsletter forms — Multiple form UIs including a detailed contact form, a team contact page form, and a newsletter subscription form.
- Sticky top navigation bar — A sticky navbar on the homepage keeps navigation accessible while scrolling.
- Fun fact counter and on-hover effects — Interactive elements like animated counters and hover effects are included.
- Full documentation — Complete documentation page is included to guide developers.
- Cross-browser compatibility — Compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile/tablet browsers (Android, iPad, iPhone, Mobile).
- Developer-friendly codebase — Clean source code with JavaScript source files, all demo images, libraries, and plugins included.
Who is it for?
- React developers — Need a head start on a responsive marketing site or product page without building Material UI components from scratch.
- Designers — Want to prototype interfaces using a live Material Design implementation and hand off clean ReactJS code.
- Startups and small teams — Need a free, commercial-friendly template to ship a landing page, blog, and support pages quickly.
- Agencies — Can use the multi-purpose pages and components to assemble client sites faster.
What can you do with MaterialKit2 React?
- Launch a company presentation site: Use the pre-built company presentation example page, sticky navbar, and call-to-action buttons to showcase your business.
- Create a blog: The included blog section and 80+ elements let you set up a clean, responsive blog layout.
- Build a landing page: Assemble one of the 3 landing page variations with newsletter subscription and contact forms to capture leads.
- Add an authentication flow: The auth page with toggle button and background image can serve as a template for user login and registration.
Pricing
MaterialKit2 React is free and open-source. It can be used in commercial projects and includes lifetime free updates.
FAQ
Is MaterialKit2 React free?
Yes, it is free to download from ThemeWagon, open source, and can be used in commercial projects. You will need to provide an email address to receive the download link.
Which technologies does MaterialKit2 React use?
It is built on ReactJS and Material UI (MUI). The download includes JavaScript source files, all demo images, and required libraries and plugins.
Does MaterialKit2 React include documentation?
Yes, the kit includes a full documentation page that explains how to use the components and sections.
What page sections and components are included?
It contains 45 page sections, 20+ attention catchers (alerts, tooltips, popovers, notifications, modals), 50+ input areas (newsletters, contact sections, forms, inputs), navigation styles (navbars, nav tabs, pagination), and 80+ elements like avatars, buttons, dropdowns, tables, toggles, social buttons, breadcrumbs, badges, progress bars, and typography.
Is MaterialKit2 React responsive?
Yes, it is fully responsive and mobile-friendly, working on any screen size, and is cross-browser compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile devices.
Alternatives
- Material Dashboard React — Another free Creative Tim template focused on admin dashboards rather than marketing pages.
- Argon Dashboard React — A Material UI admin dashboard alternative with a different design aesthetic.
