Building a Responsive Dashboard with Flet and Python

Published on September 28, 2025

Modern applications require interfaces that adapt to different screen sizes. With Flet, you can build responsive dashboards using only Python. No need for CSS frameworks, media queries, or frontend build tools.

In this article, we'll explore how to create a flexible, mobile-friendly dashboard layout using Flet's layout system and responsive grid.

Step 1: Planning the Dashboard

A basic dashboard might include:

• Key performance indicators
• Summary cards
• Tables or charts

Flet allows us to use ResponsiveRow, Container, and Column to structure these elements effectively.

Step 2: Responsive Layout Example

Here's a simple responsive layout in Flet:

          
            import flet as ft

            def main(page: ft.Page):
                page.title = "Flet Dashboard"
                page.scroll = "auto"

                page.add(
                    ft.ResponsiveRow([
                        ft.Container(content=ft.Text("Users: 1200"), col={"sm": 12, "md": 6, "xl": 3}, padding=10),
                        ft.Container(content=ft.Text("Sales: $45K"), col={"sm": 12, "md": 6, "xl": 3}, padding=10),
                        ft.Container(content=ft.Text("Sessions: 340"), col={"sm": 12, "md": 6, "xl": 3}, padding=10),
                    ])
                )

            ft.app(target=main)
          
        

This layout adjusts automatically to screen size, perfect for dashboards used on both desktops and mobile devices.

Step 3: Expanding the Interface

You can add more components like dropdowns, charts, and filters. Flet supports custom widgets and integrates with backend logic seamlessly, all in Python.

Conclusion

With Flet, building responsive, professional dashboards is straightforward. You don't need to manage separate frontend and backend codebases. Whether you're building internal admin panels or client-facing interfaces, Flet keeps the development process focused and fast.