This is a collection of the 10 best JavaScript and/or CSS libraries that transform the normal checkboxes, radio buttons, or even any elements into switch-style toggle buttons for a better user experience.
Originally Published Jan 13 2018, updated Jan 01 2026
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1. el-checkbox
A pure CSS/CSS3 library to create custom checkboxes, radio buttons, and iOS-style toggle switches.
Features:
- 4 themes: default, red, green, and yellow.
- 3 sizes: default, small, and large.
2. Smooth iOS Style Switch In Pure CSS – vc-toggle-switch.css
The vc-toggle-switch.css transforms the standard checkbox into an iOS-style toggle switch with a gooey effect on switch handle.
3. Radio Button Based 3-state Toggle/Switch Control – slider.css
A CSS library that converts regular radio buttons into customizable toggles/switch controls. Supports both simple on/off toggles as well as 3-state sliders with intermediate options.
4. CSS3 Only iOS Switch Button
Yet another CSS/CSS3 solution to creating an iOS-style switch toggle button animated with CSS3 transforms and transitions.
5. Simple CSS Toggle Switch Library – a8z
A CSS library that adds elegant and customizable toggle switches to your web apps. Inspired by Toggle Switchy. Works with the native checkbox element and comes with various predefined styles, including square, rounded, and iOS.
6. Creative Animated Toggle Switch In CSS
A pure CSS implementation that transforms a standard checkbox input into a creative, animated toggle switch.
It utilizes CSS animations and transformations to slide a handle between “on” and “off” states, providing an interactive way for users to switch between light and dark modes on your site.
7. Creating Accessible Switch Controls with Pure CSS (SCSS)
A minimal CSS (SCSS) library used to convert the standard radio buttons into accessible, nice-looking switch controls using CSS3 transitions and 3D transforms.
8. Create Custom Switches With Checkboxes – Toggle Switchy
A pure CSS library that converts the native checkbox inputs into responsive, accessible, SEO-friendly toggle switches with custom styles, sizes, colors, labels, and more.
9. Minimal iOS Style Toggle Switch With CSS Flexbox
A minimal clean iOS-style toggle switch built using HTML checkbox input and pure CSS.
Fully responsive and flexible based on CSS flexbox.
10. Smooth iOS Style Slide Switch Component – SlideOn
A tiny and fast UI component that converts normal checkbox inputs into customizable slide switches.