Forms & input
React Drag and Drop Libraries Compared
May 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Drag and drop is a keyboard problem as much as a mouse problem. Pick a kit with sensors, collision, and screen-reader text.
Lists vs free canvas
Sortable lists need different primitives than a whiteboard. dnd-kit covers both with sensors. Older kits may be unmaintained — check last publish.
Touch and pointer capture matter on mobile. Demo on a phone before you ship.
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