Snackbar vs Toast Notifications

Developers should use Snackbars when they need to deliver simple, temporary feedback that doesn't require immediate user attention, such as confirming a successful save, notifying of network connectivity changes, or prompting for undo actions meets developers should use toast notifications to enhance user experience by delivering immediate, contextual feedback without blocking the interface, making them ideal for actions like form submissions, file uploads, or system alerts. Here's our take.

Snackbar

Nice Pick

Developers should use Snackbars when they need to deliver simple, temporary feedback that doesn't require immediate user attention, such as confirming a successful save, notifying of network connectivity changes, or prompting for undo actions

Pros

• They are ideal for mobile-first designs and progressive web apps where screen space is limited, as they avoid modal dialogs that block interaction
• Related to: material-design, ui-components

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Toast Notifications

Developers should use toast notifications to enhance user experience by delivering immediate, contextual feedback without blocking the interface, making them ideal for actions like form submissions, file uploads, or system alerts

Pros

• They are particularly valuable in modern applications where maintaining user flow is critical, such as in dashboards, e-commerce sites, or collaborative tools, as they reduce friction compared to modal dialogs or full-page messages
• Related to: react-toastify, notistack

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Snackbar is a component while Toast Notifications is a library. We picked Snackbar based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Snackbar wins

Based on overall popularity. Snackbar is more widely used, but Toast Notifications excels in its own space.