Pluto is a free, open-source admin dashboard template built on Bootstrap 4 that ships 20 HTML pages for quickly assembling dashboards and web applications. It is distributed by ThemeWagon and created by HTML Design.
What is Pluto?
Pluto is a multipage admin theme based on Bootstrap 4, HTML5, and CSS3 that provides the layout, components, and page types needed to build an admin panel or web app without starting from scratch. The template takes static HTML and JavaScript source files as its input and produces a ready-to-use, responsive dashboard interface that runs in any modern browser. Its card-based layout with subtle shadows follows material design concepts, and the codebase is documented for easy customization.
Key Features
- Two dashboard designs — Pluto includes two separate dashboard layouts, each with its own set of widgets and charts, so you can pick the one that fits your data.
- 20 HTML pages — The package contains 20 ready-made pages covering dashboards, authentication (login/register), pricing tables, and additional utility pages.
- Bootstrap 4 grid and components — Built on Bootstrap 4, the template uses the standard grid system, cards, modals, and form controls, making it easy to extend with existing Bootstrap knowledge.
- Collapsible navigation and dropdown menus — The sidebar navigation collapses on smaller screens and supports dropdown menu bars for organizing sections.
- Charts and data tables — A variety of chart types and different styles of tables are included, useful for presenting metrics and tabular data.
- UI elements and widgets — The template bundles a set of UI elements, progress bars, widgets, and testimonial carousels for content-rich dashboards.
- Google Maps integration — A Google Maps page is included so you can embed location data directly into your app.
- Icon and font libraries — Font Awesome icons, Flaticon flat icons, and Google Fonts are wired in, allowing icon and typography customization without extra setup.
Who is it for?
- Web developers who need a quick starting point for a client dashboard and want a documented, responsive Bootstrap 4 codebase they can restyle.
- Startups building an MVP admin panel for analytics, user management, or backend tools, using the included authentication and pricing pages.
- Agencies that manage multiple small projects and need a free, no-license-fee template to reuse across clients, with commercial use permitted.
- Students and learners who want a realistic admin template with charts, tables, and maps to practice front-end customization.
What can you do with Pluto?
- Build a project management dashboard: use the two dashboard layouts, progress bars, and widgets to display task status and team activity.
- Create a user administration panel: combine the authentication pages, tables, and dropdown menus to manage user lists and permissions.
- Assemble a SaaS marketing site: pair the pricing tables with the multipage structure to publish features, pricing, and sign-up pages.
- Prototype an internal analytics tool: leverage the variety of charts and Google Maps integration to visualize performance data.
Pros and cons
- Free and open source — You can download, modify, and use Pluto in commercial projects without paying a license fee, and it includes lifetime free updates.
- Multipage structure — With 20 pages included, it saves time compared to single-page admin templates that require you to build additional routes yourself.
- No support available — As a free template, Pluto does not come with direct author support, so you rely on documentation and community resources.
- Attribution required — The template requires credit when used in projects, unlike premium templates that waive attribution.
- Older Bootstrap 4 — Pluto is built on Bootstrap 4 rather than Bootstrap 5 or a modern framework, so newer components and utilities may need manual adaptation.
Alternatives
- Ruang — a free Bootstrap 4 HTML5 admin dashboard template also listed on ThemeWagon.
- Stisla — a free Bootstrap 4 admin dashboard template with a similar multipage structure.
- Dash UI — a free Bootstrap 5 admin dashboard template with a different component set.
FAQ
Is Pluto free?
Yes, Pluto is a free template. The download page lists it as open source, allows commercial use, and provides lifetime free updates. Downloading requires an email address to receive the link.
What is included in the Pluto download?
The "In the box" list includes 20 HTML pages, all demo images, all HTML5 and CSS3 files, JavaScript source files, and library/plugin files. Libraries include Bootstrap 4, Font Awesome, Google Fonts, Owl Carousel, Flaticon, and jQuery.
Does Pluto require Bootstrap knowledge?
Yes, because Pluto is built on Bootstrap 4, customizing the layout and components will be easier if you already understand Bootstrap's grid and classes. The well-documented codebase helps, but no support is provided.
What browsers does Pluto support?
Pluto is listed as compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile devices, with a fully responsive and cross-browser-compatible design.
