---
title: "Header"
type: component
version: "2.0.4"
doc_version: "2.0.4"
status: stable
date: 2026-03-05
library: Frutjam
stack: tailwind_css
compatibility: universal
framework_agnostic: true
runtime_requirement: none
description: "Tailwind CSS Header with sticky, responsive, and branded layouts. Semantic HTML5 structure with navigation and action slots for modern website headers."
url: https://frutjam.com/components/header
---

# Header Component

 Header components create consistent top navigation and branding areas for your website or application. Built with semantic HTML header elements, the Frutjam header system combines logos, navigation links, and user actions into a cohesive, responsive bar. Supports multiple layouts, alignment options, and integrates seamlessly with dropdowns and search functionality.

| Class              | Type     | Description                                     |
| ------------------ | -------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| header             | Base     | Top navigation bar container                    |
| header-content     | Modifier | Three-column grid layout (start / center / end) |
| header-start       | Modifier | Left slot, typically holds the logo             |
| header-center      | Modifier | Center slot for navigation links                |
| header-end         | Modifier | Right slot for actions and controls             |
| header-sticky      | Modifier | Sticks to the top on scroll                     |
| header-fixed       | Modifier | Fixed position, always visible                  |
| header-solid       | Style    | Solid opaque background                         |
| header-transparent | Style    | Transparent background                          |
| header-blur        | Style    | Frosted glass blur effect                       |
| header-shadow      | Style    | Adds a drop shadow beneath the header           |
| header-sm          | Size     | Small (compact) height                          |
| header-lg          | Size     | Large height                                    |

## Basic Usage

The header uses a three-column grid via `header-content`: `header-start` (logo), `header-center` (optional centered nav), and `header-end` (actions and mobile toggle).

## Navbar Alignment

### Centered Navigation

Place the nav inside `header-center` to pin it to the middle column. The mobile toggle stays in `header-end`.

```html
<header class="header">
  <div class="header-content">
    <div class="header-start">
      <a class="heading-2xl flex items-center" title="frutjam">
        <svg width="32" height="32" class="mr-3 h-8" viewBox="0 0 240.000000 240.000000" preserveAspectRatio="xMidYMid meet" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
          <desc>Frutjam logo</desc>
          <rect x="34.468" y="34.397" width="171.631" height="171.064" stroke="rgb(0, 0, 0)" fill="rgb(255, 255, 255)"></rect>
          <g transform="translate(0.000000,240.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)" fill="#1529ff" stroke="none">
            <path d="M723 2319 c-225 -16 -369 -68 -471 -171 -92 -91 -136 -195 -164 -387 -18 -120 -18 -1002 0 -1122 28 -192 72 -298 163 -388 88 -88 192 -133 374 -162 105 -16 823 -24 1012 -10 305 22 448 80 557 225 108 145 136 327 136 896 0 496 -19 671 -90 816 -51 106 -118 173 -224 224 -97 47 -188 67 -373 80 -160 11 -756 11 -920 -1z m909 -433 c180 -40 266 -124 306 -300 23 -104 23 -698 0 -802 -41 -182 -133 -267 -329 -305 -87 -17 -707 -18 -806 -1 -201 34 -300 122 -340 304 -23 106 -24 700 0 804 20 92 55 161 106 207 110 99 227 118 706 112 207 -3 309 -8 357 -19z"></path>
            <path d="M951 1535 c-48 -15 -85 -45 -109 -90 -14 -25 -17 -63 -17 -230 0 -110 3 -212 8 -227 13 -48 64 -96 120 -113 72 -21 422 -21 494 0 56 17 107 65 120 113 10 35 10 399 0 434 -13 48 -64 96 -120 113 -68 20 -431 20 -496 0z"></path>
          </g>
        </svg>
        <span>Frutjam</span>
      </a>
    </div>
    <div class="header-center">
      <nav class="navbar hidden lg:flex">
        <ul class="navbar-list gap-x-6">
          <li><a class="link link-xs link-hover">About</a></li>
          <li><a class="link link-xs link-hover">Pricing</a></li>
          <li><a class="link link-xs link-hover">Services</a></li>
        </ul>
      </nav>
    </div>
    <div class="header-end">
      <div class="lg:hidden">
        <button type="button" class="btn btn-sm btn-ghost" onclick="headerToggleMenu2.show()">
          <span class="sr-only">Menu</span>
          <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round">
            <line x1="4" x2="20" y1="10" y2="10"></line>
            <line x1="4" x2="20" y1="20" y2="20"></line>
          </svg>
        </button>
        <dialog class="drawer drawer-bottom" id="headerToggleMenu2">
          <div class="drawer-content">
            <ul class="menu p-4">
              <li><a class="menu-item">About</a></li>
              <li>
                <div class="accordion accordion-flush">
                  <details>
                    <summary>Resources</summary>
                    <div class="accordion-content">
                      <ul>
                        <li><a class="menu-item">Help center</a></li>
                        <li><a class="menu-item">Products</a></li>
                      </ul>
                    </div>
                  </details>
                </div>
              </li>
              <li><a class="menu-item">Pricing</a></li>
            </ul>
          </div>
          <button type="button" class="drawer-backdrop" onclick="headerToggleMenu2.close()">Close Drawer via Backdrop</button>
        </dialog>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</header>
```


### Centered Navigation with Action Buttons

Place action buttons alongside the mobile toggle inside `header-end`. Both are hidden/shown with responsive classes.

```html
<header class="header">
  <div class="header-content">
    <div class="header-start">
      <a class="heading-2xl flex items-center" title="frutjam">
        <svg width="32" height="32" class="mr-3 h-8" viewBox="0 0 240.000000 240.000000" preserveAspectRatio="xMidYMid meet" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
          <desc>Frutjam logo</desc>
          <rect x="34.468" y="34.397" width="171.631" height="171.064" stroke="rgb(0, 0, 0)" fill="rgb(255, 255, 255)"></rect>
          <g transform="translate(0.000000,240.000000) scale(0.100000,-0.100000)" fill="#1529ff" stroke="none">
            <path d="M723 2319 c-225 -16 -369 -68 -471 -171 -92 -91 -136 -195 -164 -387 -18 -120 -18 -1002 0 -1122 28 -192 72 -298 163 -388 88 -88 192 -133 374 -162 105 -16 823 -24 1012 -10 305 22 448 80 557 225 108 145 136 327 136 896 0 496 -19 671 -90 816 -51 106 -118 173 -224 224 -97 47 -188 67 -373 80 -160 11 -756 11 -920 -1z m909 -433 c180 -40 266 -124 306 -300 23 -104 23 -698 0 -802 -41 -182 -133 -267 -329 -305 -87 -17 -707 -18 -806 -1 -201 34 -300 122 -340 304 -23 106 -24 700 0 804 20 92 55 161 106 207 110 99 227 118 706 112 207 -3 309 -8 357 -19z"></path>
            <path d="M951 1535 c-48 -15 -85 -45 -109 -90 -14 -25 -17 -63 -17 -230 0 -110 3 -212 8 -227 13 -48 64 -96 120 -113 72 -21 422 -21 494 0 56 17 107 65 120 113 10 35 10 399 0 434 -13 48 -64 96 -120 113 -68 20 -431 20 -496 0z"></path>
          </g>
        </svg>
        <span>Frutjam</span>
      </a>
    </div>
    <div class="header-center">
      <nav class="navbar hidden lg:flex">
        <ul class="navbar-list gap-x-6">
          <li><a class="link link-xs link-hover">About</a></li>
          <li><a class="link link-xs link-hover">Pricing</a></li>
          <li><a class="link link-xs link-hover">Services</a></li>
        </ul>
      </nav>
    </div>
    <div class="header-end">
      <div class="hidden lg:flex gap-x-2">
        <a class="btn btn-outline btn-sm">Login</a>
        <a class="btn btn-primary btn-sm">Sign up</a>
      </div>
      <div class="lg:hidden">
        <button type="button" class="btn btn-sm btn-ghost" onclick="headerToggleMenu3.show()">
          <span class="sr-only">Menu</span>
          <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="24" height="24" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round">
            <line x1="4" x2="20" y1="10" y2="10"></line>
            <line x1="4" x2="20" y1="20" y2="20"></line>
          </svg>
        </button>
        <dialog class="drawer drawer-bottom" id="headerToggleMenu3">
          <div class="drawer-content">
            <ul class="menu p-4">
              <li><a class="menu-item">About</a></li>
              <li>
                <div class="accordion accordion-flush">
                  <details>
                    <summary>Resources</summary>
                    <div class="accordion-content">
                      <ul>
                        <li><a class="menu-item">Help center</a></li>
                        <li><a class="menu-item">Products</a></li>
                      </ul>
                    </div>
                  </details>
                </div>
              </li>
              <li><a class="menu-item">Pricing</a></li>
            </ul>
          </div>
          <button type="button" class="drawer-backdrop" onclick="headerToggleMenu3.close()">Close Drawer via Backdrop</button>
        </dialog>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</header>
```