React ListView - Build High-Performance List UIs
- Fast rendering for large datasets with virtualization or load‑on‑demand.
- Flexible templates, grouping, sorting.
Trusted by the world’s leading companies
Overview
The React ListView provides an accessible, templated list UI that supports single selection, grouping, nested navigation, and on‑demand loading for large data sets.
Quick code example
Starter TSX showing a ListView bound to a simple array.
import * as React from 'react';
import { ListViewComponent } from '@syncfusion/react-lists';
const items = ['Item A','Item B','Item C','Item D'];
export default function App(){
return (
<div className="component-section">
<ListViewComponent dataSource={items} />
</div>
);
}High performance
Virtualization keeps the ListView fast, even with very large datasets, by creating DOM nodes only for visible items.

Flexible data binding
The ListView can connect to remote REST or OData endpoints via a data manager to support paging, filtering, and server-side sorting. Point the control to your external endpoint and supply a server query to customize how items are retrieved. For very large datasets, choose server-side paging to keep payloads small.
Sorted list
The ListView supports sorting items in ascending or descending order for both local and remote data sources.


Checklists
Render compact list items with a checkbox beside each label so users can select individual items or perform bulk actions. Ensure checkboxes and labels are visually aligned and accessible via keyboard and screen readers.
Search list
Place a text box in the ListView header and update the list’s data as users type to implement instant, custom filtering behavior.


Grouping
The ListView supports wrapping nested elements into groups based on categories. Each item’s category can be mapped to a data field to enable grouping and single-level navigation.
UI customization
Completely customize the ListView header, list items, and group header using template options. This helps users arrange their content in flexible formats like image view, multiline text view, and mixed mode.

Accessibility
Keyboard navigation for React ListView access
Navigate items with arrow keys, activate selections with Enter or Space, and close pop-ups with Esc for efficient keyboard-first workflows.
Screen reader and accessibility
Use ARIA roles and live regions so screen readers announce list changes, focus moves, and selection events.
Right-to-left (RTL) rendering
Use mirrored layouts and list alignments for right-to-left languages to preserve readability and interaction patterns.
Not sure how to create your first React ListView? Start here:
Read the getting started guidePure React Components
Developed using React’s core principles, this library employs functional components and hooks without any external dependencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose the Syncfusion React ListView?
The React ListView delivers:
- High-performance rendering with virtualization and load-on-demand.
- Flexible templating for items, headers, and groups to match your UI.
- Built-in accessibility, keyboard navigation, and RTL support.
Can the ListView be purchased separately?
The ListView is only available as part of the full Essential Studio UI component suite. Contact our product specialists for licensing and pricing: Contact us.
Is there a free option?
A free community license is available for qualifying developers and small organizations. See details: Community License.
Where do I find templates and API docs?
Templates, grouping, selection, and accessibility docs are available in the API docs and template guide.
Are there demos and examples?
Yes. Interactive examples and runnable projects are available at the demo site: React ListView demo.
How do I get started with the ListView?
Start with the getting-started guide and the template and virtualization examples in the documentation: Getting started.
Awards
Greatness—it’s one thing to say you have it, but it means more when others recognize it. Syncfusion® is proud to hold the following industry awards.