Flutter navigation done right with google_nav_bar

A modern google style nav bar for flutter.

CategoryNavigation
Stars★ 790
Last update2024-11-30
PriorityLow

google_nav_bar is an open-source navigation & routing library for Flutter mobile app development, with 790★ on GitHub and last updated on 2024-11-30. This guide covers what google_nav_bar does, why it matters in 2026, how to add it to your project, when to reach for it, and how it compares to the alternatives — plus a quick FAQ.

What is google_nav_bar?

A modern google style nav bar for flutter. It focuses on structuring screens, routes, and deep links. The project lives at sooxt98/google_nav_bar and is maintained by sooxt98.

Why google_nav_bar is worth knowing in 2026

google_nav_bar carries 790 GitHub stars, 117 forks, 20 open issues. It has been around since 2019, and is mature and stable. For a Navigation option, that combination of adoption and upkeep usually means a healthy community, production usage, and plenty of examples to learn from — the things that make a dependency safe to build on.

Installing google_nav_bar

Add the package to your pubspec.yaml:

dependencies:
  google_nav_bar: ^latest

Then fetch it and import it in your Dart code:

flutter pub get
import 'package:google_nav_bar/google_nav_bar.dart';

Check the package’s example/ directory and its pub.dev page for the exact API — google_nav_bar is versioned there with full docs so you always integrate against the current release.

When should you use google_nav_bar?

Reach for google_nav_bar when:

  • you need declarative, URL-driven routing
  • you’re handling deep links or nested navigation
  • you want type-safe routes

It’s especially relevant if your project touches bottombar, bottomnavigationbar, bubble-navigation, flutter, flutter-apps, flutter-material.

google_nav_bar vs. the alternatives

If you’re weighing options in the Navigation space, these are the other projects developers most often compare google_nav_bar against:

There’s no single winner — the right pick depends on your app’s size, your team’s familiarity, and your performance budget. Browse the full Navigation collection to compare them side by side.

Frequently asked questions

Is google_nav_bar free to use?

Yes. google_nav_bar is open source and free to use in your Flutter projects. You can view the source, report issues, and contribute on GitHub.

Does google_nav_bar work on both iOS and Android?

google_nav_bar is built for Flutter, so it targets iOS and Android from a single codebase, and typically web and desktop too depending on the project’s platform support.

As of 2026, google_nav_bar has around 790 stars and 117 forks on GitHub, which puts it among the more widely used options in the Navigation space.

What are good alternatives to google_nav_bar?

Popular alternatives in the Navigation category include lantern, fluro, luci-mobile. The best choice depends on your app’s size, team, and performance needs.

How do I install google_nav_bar?

Add google_nav_bar to the dependencies section of your pubspec.yaml and run flutter pub get. Full versions and API docs are on pub.dev.

Resources & links

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