Tailwind CSS remains one of the most popular CSS frameworks in 2025 and for good reason. Its utility-first approach makes building responsive, modern UIs fast and intuitive. But where Tailwind truly shines is in its plugin ecosystem.
Plugins supercharge Tailwind by adding new utilities, components, and features that streamline development. Whether you’re after smoother animations, RTL (Right-to-Left) layouts, enhanced typography, or pre-built UI elements — there’s a plugin that has you covered.
This guide rounds up the 9 best Tailwind CSS plugins in 2025, including official Tailwind add-ons like @tailwindcss/forms and @tailwindcss/typography, plus community favorites such as tailwindcss-animate ,tailwindcss-flip and more.
Installing a Tailwind plugin is simple:
npm install plugin-nameThen, in your CSS file:
@import "tailwindcss";
@plugin "plugin-name";Or, for Tailwind v3 projects, register it in your tailwind.config.js.
If you’re searching for the best Tailwind CSS plugins in , this list covers everything from animation to RTL and typography.
NiraUI tops the list as one of the best Tailwind CSS component libraries in 2025. It replaces repetitive utility class stacks with clean, semantic class names like button, card, alert, and modal.
Why developers love it:
Adding a NiraUI Tailwind plugin is simple:
Install the NiraUI package via npm
npm i nira-uiImport Tailwind and enable the Niar UI plugin in your main CSS file
@import "tailwindcss";
@plugin "nira-ui/plugin.js";Now you can use the button classes and its variants to add sensible styles to your buttons:
Link Button
The Typography plugin (aka Prose) instantly improves readability for long-form content — perfect for blogs, docs, and articles
Why developers love it:
Install the plugin from npm:
npm install -D @tailwindcss/typographyThen add the plugin to your main style.css file:
@import "tailwindcss";
@plugin "@tailwindcss/typography";
If you are still using Tailwind CSS v3, add the plugin to your tailwind.config.js file:
// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
theme: {
// ...
},
plugins: [
require('@tailwindcss/typography'),
// ...
],
}
Now you can use the prose classes to add sensible typography styles to any vanilla HTML:
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This plugin lets components adapt based on their container size, not just screen size a huge step toward fully modular design.
Why developers love it:
Install the plugin from npm:
npm install -D @tailwindcss/container-queriesThen add the plugin to your tailwind.config.js file:
// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
theme: {
// ...
},
plugins: [
require('@tailwindcss/container-queries'),
// ...
],
}
Start by marking an element as a container using the @container class, and then applying styles based on the size of that container using the container variants like @md:, @lg:, and @xl:
By default they provide container sizes from @xs (20rem) to @7xl (80rem).
Building for Arabic, Hebrew, or Persian audiences? tailwindcss-flip automatically flips directional utilities no manual work needed. All you have to do is to install it and add dir="rtl" to <html> tag.
Why developers love it:
Install the plugin from npm:
npm install tailwindcss-flip --save-devThen add the plugin to your tailwind.config.js file:
// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
theme: {
// ...
},
plugins: [
require("tailwindcss-flip"),
// ...
],
}
Add dir=rtl attribute to the HTML tag or root element of your page. That's it, this plugin will automatically generate all the required utility classes for you.
Skip writing keyframes this plugin gives you prebuilt classes for fade, slide, zoom, and more.
Why developers love it:
Install the plugin from npm:
npm install -D tailwindcss-animateThen add the plugin to your tailwind.config.js file:
// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
theme: {
// ...
},
plugins: [
require("tailwindcss-animate")
// ...
],
}
Example
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This small plugin hides scrollbars while keeping elements scrollable great for modals, sliders, and side panels.
Why developers love it:
Install the plugin from npm:
npm install tailwind-scrollbar-hideFor Tailwind v4, you can use the following approach in your CSS configuration file:
/* index.css */
@import 'tailwindcss';
@import 'tailwind-scrollbar-hide/v4';
For Tailwind v2.x and v3.x, add the plugin to your config file:
// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
theme: {
// ...
},
plugins: [
require('tailwind-scrollbar-hide')
// ...
],
}
Use in you template scrollbar-hide for visual hiding scrollbar
The official @tailwindcss/forms plugin normalizes form elements for consistent, accessible design across browsers. It takes care of the messy defaults for inputs, selects, and checkboxes.
Why developers love it:
Install the plugin from npm:
npm install -D @tailwindcss/formsFor Tailwind v4, you can use the following approach in your CSS configuration file:
/* app.css */
@import "tailwindcss";
@plugin "@tailwindcss/forms";
If you are still using Tailwind CSS v3, add the plugin to your tailwind.config.js file:
// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
theme: {
// ...
},
plugins: [
require('@tailwindcss/forms')
// ...
],
}
Every element has been normalized/reset to a simple visually consistent style that is easy to customize with utilities, even elements like <select> or <input type="checkbox"> that normally need to be reset with appearance: none and customized using custom CSS:
If you love beautiful fonts, this plugin lets you control OpenType features like ligatures, kerning, and alternate glyphs.
Why developers love it:
Install the plugin from npm:
npm install tailwindcss-opentype
Take your UI up a dimension with 3D transform utilities likerotate-x, rotate-y, and rotate-z
Why developers love it:
Install the plugin from npm:
npm install -D tailwindcss-3dThen add the plugin to yourtailwind.config.js file:
// tailwind.config.js
module.exports = {
theme: {
// ...
},
plugins: [
require('tailwindcss-3d')
// ...
],
}
Example
Some of the most popular include NiraUI, @tailwindcss/forms, @tailwindcss/typography, tailwindcss-animate, and tailwindcss-flip for RTL support.
Install via npm i plugin-name, then enable it using the @plugin directive in your CSS file.
Tailwind CSS is incredibly powerful — but with the right plugins, it becomes unstoppable. From animations to RTL support, typography, and theming, these 9 plugins elevate your workflow and help you design polished, production-ready interfaces faster than ever.
And if you’re after a full suite of predesigned components?
👉 Try NiraUI — the Tailwind component library built for speed, flexibility, and modern design.