How to use React Router with Laravel?
Stefan Bogdanescu
Founder & Senior Architect · 2026-06-29
Title: Utilizing React Router in Conjunction with Laravel Projects
Introduction
React Router is a popular routing library for React applications. It allows you to manage client-side navigation within your application. In this blog post, we will discuss how to use React Router with Laravel projects. By the end of this guide, you'll understand how to set up and maintain both frontend and backend routes effectively.
Step 1: Create a new Laravel Project
Firstly, you need to create a new Laravel project using the following command:
```bash
composer create-project laravel/laravel my-app
```
Step 2: Install React and React Router Dependencies
Next, install React and other necessary dependencies by running these commands in your Laravel project directory. Make sure to use the correct version of Node and npm as required for your Laravel setup.
```bash
npm init -y
npm i react react-dom @babel/core @babel/preset-react @babel/preset-env @babel/register
npm install --save-dev webpack webpack.config.js.template babel-loader babel-plugin-transform-class-properties babel-plugin-transform-react-jsx
```
Step 3: Configure Your Laravel Project Files
In order to use React Router with Laravel, create a new view file (e.g., app.js) for your React application and add the following code to manage the routes. In this example, we have two routes: one at the root path ('/') rendering App component and another at '/profile' rendering Profile component.
```javascript
render((
// this route I trying access
), document.getElementById('root'));
```
Step 4: Integrate the React App with Laravel
Now, let's integrate your React application with your Laravel project. Firstly, create a public directory under your project root called 'dist'. Then, inside 'public/js', place the compiled JavaScript file from your React project (e.g., bundle.js). Finally, add the following code to your Laravel view file to include React and its dependencies:
```php
Laravel & React Integration
```
Step 5: Accessing Routes in Laravel
Now, you can access your routes from the Laravel backend by visiting the respective URLs. For example, if you have a route at '/profile', navigating to http://localhost/profile will now render the Profile component. In this way, you have successfully integrated React Router with your Laravel project.
Conclusion
By following these steps and incorporating the provided code examples, you can efficiently manage both frontend and backend routes in your Laravel application using React Router. This integration allows you to take advantage of modern web development frameworks while maintaining a clean and maintainable codebase. At https://laravelcompany.com, we provide resources, guides, and support for developing top-notch Laravel applications. Feel free to explore our site and reach out to us with any questions or project needs!