choosing-streamlit-selection-widgets

To choose the right Streamlit selection widget, match the widget to your option count and selection behavior. Use visible-choice widgets like radio buttons or segmented controls for small sets, and dropdowns like selectbox for larger collections.

The difference between Streamlit selectbox and multiselect is the selection behavior. A selectbox allows users to pick a single option from a dropdown, while a multiselect enables choosing multiple options, making it suitable for filters and forms requiring several selections.

You should use Streamlit pills or segmented controls instead of a selectbox when dealing with small sets of options. These visible-choice widgets display all items directly, improving interface clarity and usability over hiding choices in a dropdown.

Yes, you can use modern Streamlit widgets like segmented controls for dashboard filters. They provide a clear UI for small category sets, allowing users to see all available filter options simultaneously rather than clicking through a dropdown menu.

A limitation of using radio buttons for Streamlit option selection is poor scalability for large collections. Because they display every option visibly, they consume excessive vertical space, making dropdowns like selectbox a better choice for larger sets.