diff --git a/js/tests/integration/index.html b/js/tests/integration/index.html
index 0c8dd482e5af..901f83d0c3d4 100644
--- a/js/tests/integration/index.html
+++ b/js/tests/integration/index.html
@@ -48,11 +48,11 @@ <h5>Third slide label</h5>
           </div>
           <a class="carousel-control-prev" href="#carouselExampleCaptions" role="button" data-slide="prev">
             <span class="carousel-control-prev-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-            <span class="sr-only">Previous</span>
+            <span class="visually-hidden">Previous</span>
           </a>
           <a class="carousel-control-next" href="#carouselExampleCaptions" role="button" data-slide="next">
             <span class="carousel-control-next-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-            <span class="sr-only">Next</span>
+            <span class="visually-hidden">Next</span>
           </a>
         </div>
       </div>
diff --git a/js/tests/visual/carousel.html b/js/tests/visual/carousel.html
index d66f140531ea..90d9a036664a 100644
--- a/js/tests/visual/carousel.html
+++ b/js/tests/visual/carousel.html
@@ -36,11 +36,11 @@ <h1>Carousel <small>Bootstrap Visual Test</small></h1>
         </div>
         <a class="carousel-control-prev" href="#carousel-example-generic" role="button" data-slide="prev">
           <span class="carousel-control-prev-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-          <span class="sr-only">Previous</span>
+          <span class="visually-hidden">Previous</span>
         </a>
         <a class="carousel-control-next" href="#carousel-example-generic" role="button" data-slide="next">
           <span class="carousel-control-next-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-          <span class="sr-only">Next</span>
+          <span class="visually-hidden">Next</span>
         </a>
       </div>
     </div>
diff --git a/js/tests/visual/dropdown.html b/js/tests/visual/dropdown.html
index 0b54a125a637..a7ceb32e21ab 100644
--- a/js/tests/visual/dropdown.html
+++ b/js/tests/visual/dropdown.html
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ <h1>Dropdown <small>Bootstrap Visual Test</small></h1>
         <div class="collapse navbar-collapse" id="navbarResponsive">
           <ul class="navbar-nav">
             <li class="nav-item active">
-              <a class="nav-link" href="#">Home <span class="sr-only">(current)</span></a>
+              <a class="nav-link" href="#">Home <span class="visually-hidden">(current)</span></a>
             </li>
             <li class="nav-item">
               <a class="nav-link" href="#">Link</a>
@@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ <h1>Dropdown <small>Bootstrap Visual Test</small></h1>
           <div class="btn-group dropup">
             <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary">Dropup split</button>
             <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-              <span class="sr-only">Dropup split</span>
+              <span class="visually-hidden">Dropup split</span>
             </button>
             <ul class="dropdown-menu">
               <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ <h1>Dropdown <small>Bootstrap Visual Test</small></h1>
           <div class="btn-group dropup" role="group">
             <a href="#" class="btn btn-secondary">Dropup split align right</a>
             <button type="button" id="dropdown-page-subheader-button-3" class="btn btn-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-              <span class="sr-only">Product actions</span>
+              <span class="visually-hidden">Product actions</span>
             </button>
             <div class="dropdown-menu dropdown-menu-right">
               <button class="dropdown-item" type="button">Action</button>
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ <h1>Dropdown <small>Bootstrap Visual Test</small></h1>
           <div class="btn-group dropright" role="group">
             <a href="#" class="btn btn-secondary">Dropright split</a>
             <button type="button" id="dropdown-page-subheader-button-4" class="btn btn-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-              <span class="sr-only">Product actions</span>
+              <span class="visually-hidden">Product actions</span>
             </button>
             <div class="dropdown-menu">
               <button class="dropdown-item" type="button">Action</button>
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ <h1>Dropdown <small>Bootstrap Visual Test</small></h1>
           <div class="btn-group dropleft" role="group">
             <a href="#" class="btn btn-secondary">Dropleft split</a>
             <button type="button" id="dropdown-page-subheader-button-5" class="btn btn-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-              <span class="sr-only">Product actions</span>
+              <span class="visually-hidden">Product actions</span>
             </button>
             <div class="dropdown-menu">
               <button class="dropdown-item" type="button">Action</button>
@@ -184,7 +184,7 @@ <h1>Dropdown <small>Bootstrap Visual Test</small></h1>
           <div class="btn-group dropdown">
             <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary">Dropdown reference</button>
             <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary dropdown-toggle" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false" data-reference="parent">
-              <span class="sr-only">Dropdown split</span>
+              <span class="visually-hidden">Dropdown split</span>
             </button>
             <ul class="dropdown-menu">
               <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
diff --git a/js/tests/visual/modal.html b/js/tests/visual/modal.html
index fa043af00ed2..b72e8c4ef701 100644
--- a/js/tests/visual/modal.html
+++ b/js/tests/visual/modal.html
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
         <a class="navbar-brand" href="#">This shouldn't jump!</a>
         <ul class="navbar-nav">
           <li class="nav-item active">
-            <a class="nav-link" href="#">Home <span class="sr-only">(current)</span></a>
+            <a class="nav-link" href="#">Home <span class="visually-hidden">(current)</span></a>
           </li>
           <li class="nav-item">
             <a class="nav-link" href="#">Link</a>
diff --git a/scss/helpers/_screenreaders.scss b/scss/helpers/_screenreaders.scss
index c8034d10ee51..8bade663395d 100644
--- a/scss/helpers/_screenreaders.scss
+++ b/scss/helpers/_screenreaders.scss
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 // Screenreaders
 //
 
-.sr-only,
-.sr-only-focusable:not(:focus) {
-  @include sr-only();
+.visually-hidden,
+.visually-hidden-focusable:not(:focus) {
+  @include visually-hidden();
 }
diff --git a/scss/mixins/_screen-reader.scss b/scss/mixins/_screen-reader.scss
index b25fe730461b..e5ee63c0949e 100644
--- a/scss/mixins/_screen-reader.scss
+++ b/scss/mixins/_screen-reader.scss
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 // See: https://a11yproject.com/posts/how-to-hide-content/
 // See: https://hugogiraudel.com/2016/10/13/css-hide-and-seek/
 
-@mixin sr-only {
+@mixin visually-hidden {
   position: absolute !important;
   width: 1px !important;
   height: 1px !important;
@@ -21,8 +21,8 @@
 //
 // Useful for "Skip to main content" links; see https://www.w3.org/TR/2013/NOTE-WCAG20-TECHS-20130905/G1
 
-@mixin sr-only-focusable {
+@mixin visually-hidden-focusable {
   &:not(:focus) {
-    @include sr-only();
+    @include visually-hidden();
   }
 }
diff --git a/site/content/docs/5.0/components/badge.md b/site/content/docs/5.0/components/badge.md
index 5f17b685b61f..475eb75f06e9 100644
--- a/site/content/docs/5.0/components/badge.md
+++ b/site/content/docs/5.0/components/badge.md
@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ Unless the context is clear (as with the "Notifications" example, where it is un
 {{< example >}}
 <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary">
   Profile <span class="badge bg-secondary">9</span>
-  <span class="sr-only">unread messages</span>
+  <span class="visually-hidden">unread messages</span>
 </button>
 {{< /example >}}
 
diff --git a/site/content/docs/5.0/components/carousel.md b/site/content/docs/5.0/components/carousel.md
index 935779238ca6..b0de24cce358 100644
--- a/site/content/docs/5.0/components/carousel.md
+++ b/site/content/docs/5.0/components/carousel.md
@@ -63,11 +63,11 @@ Adding in the previous and next controls:
   </div>
   <a class="carousel-control-prev" href="#carouselExampleControls" role="button" data-slide="prev">
     <span class="carousel-control-prev-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-    <span class="sr-only">Previous</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Previous</span>
   </a>
   <a class="carousel-control-next" href="#carouselExampleControls" role="button" data-slide="next">
     <span class="carousel-control-next-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-    <span class="sr-only">Next</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Next</span>
   </a>
 </div>
 {{< /example >}}
@@ -96,11 +96,11 @@ You can also add the indicators to the carousel, alongside the controls, too.
   </div>
   <a class="carousel-control-prev" href="#carouselExampleIndicators" role="button" data-slide="prev">
     <span class="carousel-control-prev-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-    <span class="sr-only">Previous</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Previous</span>
   </a>
   <a class="carousel-control-next" href="#carouselExampleIndicators" role="button" data-slide="next">
     <span class="carousel-control-next-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-    <span class="sr-only">Next</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Next</span>
   </a>
 </div>
 {{< /example >}}
@@ -141,11 +141,11 @@ Add captions to your slides easily with the `.carousel-caption` element within a
   </div>
   <a class="carousel-control-prev" href="#carouselExampleCaptions" role="button" data-slide="prev">
     <span class="carousel-control-prev-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-    <span class="sr-only">Previous</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Previous</span>
   </a>
   <a class="carousel-control-next" href="#carouselExampleCaptions" role="button" data-slide="next">
     <span class="carousel-control-next-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-    <span class="sr-only">Next</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Next</span>
   </a>
 </div>
 {{< /example >}}
@@ -169,11 +169,11 @@ Add `.carousel-fade` to your carousel to animate slides with a fade transition i
   </div>
   <a class="carousel-control-prev" href="#carouselExampleFade" role="button" data-slide="prev">
     <span class="carousel-control-prev-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-    <span class="sr-only">Previous</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Previous</span>
   </a>
   <a class="carousel-control-next" href="#carouselExampleFade" role="button" data-slide="next">
     <span class="carousel-control-next-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-    <span class="sr-only">Next</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Next</span>
   </a>
 </div>
 {{< /example >}}
@@ -197,11 +197,11 @@ Add `data-interval=""` to a `.carousel-item` to change the amount of time to del
   </div>
   <a class="carousel-control-prev" href="#carouselExampleInterval" role="button" data-slide="prev">
     <span class="carousel-control-prev-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-    <span class="sr-only">Previous</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Previous</span>
   </a>
   <a class="carousel-control-next" href="#carouselExampleInterval" role="button" data-slide="next">
     <span class="carousel-control-next-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-    <span class="sr-only">Next</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Next</span>
   </a>
 </div>
 {{< /example >}}
diff --git a/site/content/docs/5.0/components/dropdowns.md b/site/content/docs/5.0/components/dropdowns.md
index 02f4eaeecbbf..deb86c1fbf40 100644
--- a/site/content/docs/5.0/components/dropdowns.md
+++ b/site/content/docs/5.0/components/dropdowns.md
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ We use this extra class to reduce the horizontal `padding` on either side of the
   <div class="btn-group">
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary">Primary</button>
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-primary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-      <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropdown</span>
+      <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropdown</span>
     </button>
     <ul class="dropdown-menu">
       <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
@@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ We use this extra class to reduce the horizontal `padding` on either side of the
   <div class="btn-group">
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary">Secondary</button>
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-      <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropdown</span>
+      <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropdown</span>
     </button>
     <ul class="dropdown-menu">
       <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ We use this extra class to reduce the horizontal `padding` on either side of the
   <div class="btn-group">
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-success">Success</button>
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-success dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-      <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropdown</span>
+      <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropdown</span>
     </button>
     <ul class="dropdown-menu">
       <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
@@ -187,7 +187,7 @@ We use this extra class to reduce the horizontal `padding` on either side of the
   <div class="btn-group">
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-info">Info</button>
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-info dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-      <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropdown</span>
+      <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropdown</span>
     </button>
     <ul class="dropdown-menu">
       <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
@@ -200,7 +200,7 @@ We use this extra class to reduce the horizontal `padding` on either side of the
   <div class="btn-group">
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-warning">Warning</button>
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-warning dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-      <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropdown</span>
+      <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropdown</span>
     </button>
     <ul class="dropdown-menu">
       <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
@@ -213,7 +213,7 @@ We use this extra class to reduce the horizontal `padding` on either side of the
   <div class="btn-group">
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-danger">Danger</button>
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-danger dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-      <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropdown</span>
+      <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropdown</span>
     </button>
     <ul class="dropdown-menu">
       <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
@@ -230,7 +230,7 @@ We use this extra class to reduce the horizontal `padding` on either side of the
 <div class="btn-group">
   <button type="button" class="btn btn-danger">Action</button>
   <button type="button" class="btn btn-danger dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-    <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropdown</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropdown</span>
   </button>
   <ul class="dropdown-menu">
     <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
@@ -263,7 +263,7 @@ Button dropdowns work with buttons of all sizes, including default and split dro
     <div class="btn-group ml-2">
       <button type="button" class="btn btn-lg btn-secondary">Large split button</button>
       <button type="button" class="btn btn-lg btn-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-        <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropdown</span>
+        <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropdown</span>
       </button>
       <ul class="dropdown-menu">
         <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
@@ -290,7 +290,7 @@ Button dropdowns work with buttons of all sizes, including default and split dro
     <div class="btn-group ml-2">
       <button type="button" class="btn btn-sm btn-secondary">Small split button</button>
       <button type="button" class="btn btn-sm btn-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-        <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropdown</span>
+        <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropdown</span>
       </button>
       <ul class="dropdown-menu">
         <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
@@ -318,7 +318,7 @@ Button dropdowns work with buttons of all sizes, including default and split dro
     Large split button
   </button>
   <button type="button" class="btn btn-lg btn-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-    <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropdown</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropdown</span>
   </button>
   <ul class="dropdown-menu">
     ...
@@ -339,7 +339,7 @@ Button dropdowns work with buttons of all sizes, including default and split dro
     Small split button
   </button>
   <button type="button" class="btn btn-sm btn-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-    <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropdown</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropdown</span>
   </button>
   <ul class="dropdown-menu">
     ...
@@ -371,7 +371,7 @@ Trigger dropdown menus above elements by adding `.dropup` to the parent element.
       Split dropup
     </button>
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-      <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropdown</span>
+      <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropdown</span>
     </button>
     <ul class="dropdown-menu">
       <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
@@ -400,7 +400,7 @@ Trigger dropdown menus above elements by adding `.dropup` to the parent element.
     Split dropup
   </button>
   <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-    <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropdown</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropdown</span>
   </button>
   <ul class="dropdown-menu">
     <!-- Dropdown menu links -->
@@ -430,7 +430,7 @@ Trigger dropdown menus at the right of the elements by adding `.dropright` to th
       Split dropright
     </button>
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-      <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropright</span>
+      <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropright</span>
     </button>
     <ul class="dropdown-menu">
       <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
@@ -459,7 +459,7 @@ Trigger dropdown menus at the right of the elements by adding `.dropright` to th
     Split dropright
   </button>
   <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-    <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropright</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropright</span>
   </button>
   <ul class="dropdown-menu">
     <!-- Dropdown menu links -->
@@ -487,7 +487,7 @@ Trigger dropdown menus at the left of the elements by adding `.dropleft` to the
   <div class="btn-group">
     <div class="btn-group dropleft" role="group">
       <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-        <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropleft</span>
+        <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropleft</span>
       </button>
       <ul class="dropdown-menu">
         <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
@@ -518,7 +518,7 @@ Trigger dropdown menus at the left of the elements by adding `.dropleft` to the
 <div class="btn-group">
   <div class="btn-group dropleft" role="group">
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-      <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropleft</span>
+      <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropleft</span>
     </button>
     <ul class="dropdown-menu">
       <!-- Dropdown menu links -->
@@ -754,7 +754,7 @@ Use `data-offset` or `data-reference` to change the location of the dropdown.
   <div class="btn-group">
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary">Reference</button>
     <button type="button" class="btn btn-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" id="dropdownMenuReference" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false" data-reference="parent">
-      <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropdown</span>
+      <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropdown</span>
     </button>
     <ul class="dropdown-menu" aria-labelledby="dropdownMenuReference">
       <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
diff --git a/site/content/docs/5.0/components/pagination.md b/site/content/docs/5.0/components/pagination.md
index 7fb960e55c09..076c31410196 100644
--- a/site/content/docs/5.0/components/pagination.md
+++ b/site/content/docs/5.0/components/pagination.md
@@ -62,7 +62,7 @@ While the `.disabled` class uses `pointer-events: none` to _try_ to disable the
     </li>
     <li class="page-item"><a class="page-link" href="#">1</a></li>
     <li class="page-item active" aria-current="page">
-      <a class="page-link" href="#">2 <span class="sr-only">(current)</span></a>
+      <a class="page-link" href="#">2 <span class="visually-hidden">(current)</span></a>
     </li>
     <li class="page-item"><a class="page-link" href="#">3</a></li>
     <li class="page-item">
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ You can optionally swap out active or disabled anchors for `<span>`, or omit the
     <li class="page-item active" aria-current="page">
       <span class="page-link">
         2
-        <span class="sr-only">(current)</span>
+        <span class="visually-hidden">(current)</span>
       </span>
     </li>
     <li class="page-item"><a class="page-link" href="#">3</a></li>
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ Fancy larger or smaller pagination? Add `.pagination-lg` or `.pagination-sm` for
     <li class="page-item active" aria-current="page">
       <span class="page-link">
         1
-        <span class="sr-only">(current)</span>
+        <span class="visually-hidden">(current)</span>
       </span>
     </li>
     <li class="page-item"><a class="page-link" href="#">2</a></li>
@@ -120,7 +120,7 @@ Fancy larger or smaller pagination? Add `.pagination-lg` or `.pagination-sm` for
     <li class="page-item active" aria-current="page">
       <span class="page-link">
         1
-        <span class="sr-only">(current)</span>
+        <span class="visually-hidden">(current)</span>
       </span>
     </li>
     <li class="page-item"><a class="page-link" href="#">2</a></li>
diff --git a/site/content/docs/5.0/components/spinners.md b/site/content/docs/5.0/components/spinners.md
index 84a26330a01b..fc9cd4e57ab9 100644
--- a/site/content/docs/5.0/components/spinners.md
+++ b/site/content/docs/5.0/components/spinners.md
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ toc: true
 
 Bootstrap "spinners" can be used to show the loading state in your projects. They're built only with HTML and CSS, meaning you don't need any JavaScript to create them. You will, however, need some custom JavaScript to toggle their visibility. Their appearance, alignment, and sizing can be easily customized with our amazing utility classes.
 
-For accessibility purposes, each loader here includes `role="status"` and a nested `<span class="sr-only">Loading...</span>`.
+For accessibility purposes, each loader here includes `role="status"` and a nested `<span class="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>`.
 
 ## Border spinner
 
@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Use the border spinners for a lightweight loading indicator.
 
 {{< example >}}
 <div class="spinner-border" role="status">
-  <span class="sr-only">Loading...</span>
+  <span class="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
 </div>
 {{< /example >}}
 
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@ The border spinner uses `currentColor` for its `border-color`, meaning you can c
 {{< spinner.inline >}}
 {{- range (index $.Site.Data "theme-colors") }}
 <div class="spinner-border text-{{ .name }}" role="status">
-  <span class="sr-only">Loading...</span>
+  <span class="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
 </div>
 {{- end -}}
 {{< /spinner.inline >}}
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ If you don't fancy a border spinner, switch to the grow spinner. While it doesn'
 
 {{< example >}}
 <div class="spinner-grow" role="status">
-  <span class="sr-only">Loading...</span>
+  <span class="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
 </div>
 {{< /example >}}
 
@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Once again, this spinner is built with `currentColor`, so you can easily change
 {{< spinner.inline >}}
 {{- range (index $.Site.Data "theme-colors") }}
 <div class="spinner-grow text-{{ .name }}" role="status">
-  <span class="sr-only">Loading...</span>
+  <span class="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
 </div>
 {{- end -}}
 {{< /spinner.inline >}}
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ Use [margin utilities][margin] like `.m-5` for easy spacing.
 
 {{< example >}}
 <div class="spinner-border m-5" role="status">
-  <span class="sr-only">Loading...</span>
+  <span class="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
 </div>
 {{< /example >}}
 
@@ -85,7 +85,7 @@ Use [flexbox utilities][flex], [float utilities][float], or [text alignment][tex
 {{< example >}}
 <div class="d-flex justify-content-center">
   <div class="spinner-border" role="status">
-    <span class="sr-only">Loading...</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
   </div>
 </div>
 {{< /example >}}
@@ -102,7 +102,7 @@ Use [flexbox utilities][flex], [float utilities][float], or [text alignment][tex
 {{< example >}}
 <div class="clearfix">
   <div class="spinner-border float-right" role="status">
-    <span class="sr-only">Loading...</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
   </div>
 </div>
 {{< /example >}}
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ Use [flexbox utilities][flex], [float utilities][float], or [text alignment][tex
 {{< example >}}
 <div class="text-center">
   <div class="spinner-border" role="status">
-    <span class="sr-only">Loading...</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
   </div>
 </div>
 {{< /example >}}
@@ -123,10 +123,10 @@ Add `.spinner-border-sm` and `.spinner-grow-sm` to make a smaller spinner that c
 
 {{< example >}}
 <div class="spinner-border spinner-border-sm" role="status">
-  <span class="sr-only">Loading...</span>
+  <span class="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
 </div>
 <div class="spinner-grow spinner-grow-sm" role="status">
-  <span class="sr-only">Loading...</span>
+  <span class="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
 </div>
 {{< /example >}}
 
@@ -134,10 +134,10 @@ Or, use custom CSS or inline styles to change the dimensions as needed.
 
 {{< example >}}
 <div class="spinner-border" style="width: 3rem; height: 3rem;" role="status">
-  <span class="sr-only">Loading...</span>
+  <span class="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
 </div>
 <div class="spinner-grow" style="width: 3rem; height: 3rem;" role="status">
-  <span class="sr-only">Loading...</span>
+  <span class="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
 </div>
 {{< /example >}}
 
@@ -148,7 +148,7 @@ Use spinners within buttons to indicate an action is currently processing or tak
 {{< example >}}
 <button class="btn btn-primary" type="button" disabled>
   <span class="spinner-border spinner-border-sm" role="status" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-  <span class="sr-only">Loading...</span>
+  <span class="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
 </button>
 <button class="btn btn-primary" type="button" disabled>
   <span class="spinner-border spinner-border-sm" role="status" aria-hidden="true"></span>
@@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ Use spinners within buttons to indicate an action is currently processing or tak
 {{< example >}}
 <button class="btn btn-primary" type="button" disabled>
   <span class="spinner-grow spinner-grow-sm" role="status" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-  <span class="sr-only">Loading...</span>
+  <span class="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
 </button>
 <button class="btn btn-primary" type="button" disabled>
   <span class="spinner-grow spinner-grow-sm" role="status" aria-hidden="true"></span>
diff --git a/site/content/docs/5.0/examples/carousel/index.html b/site/content/docs/5.0/examples/carousel/index.html
index e5b9f4649425..d95f35d28c59 100644
--- a/site/content/docs/5.0/examples/carousel/index.html
+++ b/site/content/docs/5.0/examples/carousel/index.html
@@ -75,11 +75,11 @@ <h1>One more for good measure.</h1>
     </div>
     <a class="carousel-control-prev" href="#myCarousel" role="button" data-slide="prev">
       <span class="carousel-control-prev-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-      <span class="sr-only">Previous</span>
+      <span class="visually-hidden">Previous</span>
     </a>
     <a class="carousel-control-next" href="#myCarousel" role="button" data-slide="next">
       <span class="carousel-control-next-icon" aria-hidden="true"></span>
-      <span class="sr-only">Next</span>
+      <span class="visually-hidden">Next</span>
     </a>
   </div>
 
diff --git a/site/content/docs/5.0/examples/sign-in/index.html b/site/content/docs/5.0/examples/sign-in/index.html
index c49ad12b0a15..acd5b4835495 100644
--- a/site/content/docs/5.0/examples/sign-in/index.html
+++ b/site/content/docs/5.0/examples/sign-in/index.html
@@ -10,9 +10,9 @@
 <form class="form-signin">
   <img class="mb-4" src="/docs/{{< param docs_version >}}/assets/brand/bootstrap-solid.svg" alt="" width="72" height="72">
   <h1 class="h3 mb-3 font-weight-normal">Please sign in</h1>
-  <label for="inputEmail" class="sr-only">Email address</label>
+  <label for="inputEmail" class="visually-hidden">Email address</label>
   <input type="email" id="inputEmail" class="form-control" placeholder="Email address" required autofocus>
-  <label for="inputPassword" class="sr-only">Password</label>
+  <label for="inputPassword" class="visually-hidden">Password</label>
   <input type="password" id="inputPassword" class="form-control" placeholder="Password" required>
   <div class="checkbox mb-3">
     <label>
diff --git a/site/content/docs/5.0/forms/form-control.md b/site/content/docs/5.0/forms/form-control.md
index 87b5c4ace392..3f10138e99bb 100644
--- a/site/content/docs/5.0/forms/form-control.md
+++ b/site/content/docs/5.0/forms/form-control.md
@@ -59,11 +59,11 @@ If you want to have `<input readonly>` elements in your form styled as plain tex
 {{< example >}}
 <form class="row g-3">
   <div class="col-auto">
-    <label for="staticEmail2" class="sr-only">Email</label>
+    <label for="staticEmail2" class="visually-hidden">Email</label>
     <input type="text" readonly class="form-control-plaintext" id="staticEmail2" value="email@example.com">
   </div>
   <div class="col-auto">
-    <label for="inputPassword2" class="sr-only">Password</label>
+    <label for="inputPassword2" class="visually-hidden">Password</label>
     <input type="password" class="form-control" id="inputPassword2" placeholder="Password">
   </div>
   <div class="col-auto">
diff --git a/site/content/docs/5.0/forms/input-group.md b/site/content/docs/5.0/forms/input-group.md
index 5d0e13ac240c..3ec1f6cb045b 100644
--- a/site/content/docs/5.0/forms/input-group.md
+++ b/site/content/docs/5.0/forms/input-group.md
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ Multiple add-ons are supported and can be mixed with checkbox and radio input ve
 <div class="input-group mb-3">
   <button type="button" class="btn btn-outline-secondary">Action</button>
   <button type="button" class="btn btn-outline-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-    <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropdown</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropdown</span>
   </button>
   <ul class="dropdown-menu">
     <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
@@ -219,7 +219,7 @@ Multiple add-ons are supported and can be mixed with checkbox and radio input ve
   <input type="text" class="form-control" aria-label="Text input with segmented dropdown button">
   <button type="button" class="btn btn-outline-secondary">Action</button>
   <button type="button" class="btn btn-outline-secondary dropdown-toggle dropdown-toggle-split" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-expanded="false">
-    <span class="sr-only">Toggle Dropdown</span>
+    <span class="visually-hidden">Toggle Dropdown</span>
   </button>
   <ul class="dropdown-menu dropdown-menu-right">
     <li><a class="dropdown-item" href="#">Action</a></li>
@@ -331,4 +331,4 @@ Input groups include support for custom selects and custom file inputs. Browser
 
 Screen readers will have trouble with your forms if you don't include a label for every input. For these input groups, ensure that any additional label or functionality is conveyed to assistive technologies.
 
-The exact technique to be used (`<label>` elements hidden using the `.sr-only` class, or use of the `aria-label` and `aria-labelledby` attributes, possibly in combination with `aria-describedby`) and what additional information will need to be conveyed will vary depending on the exact type of interface widget you're implementing. The examples in this section provide a few suggested, case-specific approaches.
+The exact technique to be used (`<label>` elements hidden using the `.visually-hidden` class, or use of the `aria-label` and `aria-labelledby` attributes, possibly in combination with `aria-describedby`) and what additional information will need to be conveyed will vary depending on the exact type of interface widget you're implementing. The examples in this section provide a few suggested, case-specific approaches.
diff --git a/site/content/docs/5.0/forms/layout.md b/site/content/docs/5.0/forms/layout.md
index 30aad7717c94..a97a7e9e5a60 100644
--- a/site/content/docs/5.0/forms/layout.md
+++ b/site/content/docs/5.0/forms/layout.md
@@ -222,18 +222,18 @@ The example below uses a flexbox utility to vertically center the contents and c
 {{< example >}}
 <form class="row gy-2 gx-3 align-items-center">
   <div class="col-auto">
-    <label class="sr-only" for="autoSizingInput">Name</label>
+    <label class="visually-hidden" for="autoSizingInput">Name</label>
     <input type="text" class="form-control" id="autoSizingInput" placeholder="Jane Doe">
   </div>
   <div class="col-auto">
-    <label class="sr-only" for="autoSizingInputGroup">Username</label>
+    <label class="visually-hidden" for="autoSizingInputGroup">Username</label>
     <div class="input-group">
       <div class="input-group-text">@</div>
       <input type="text" class="form-control" id="autoSizingInputGroup" placeholder="Username">
     </div>
   </div>
   <div class="col-auto">
-    <label class="sr-only" for="autoSizingSelect">Preference</label>
+    <label class="visually-hidden" for="autoSizingSelect">Preference</label>
     <select class="form-select" id="autoSizingSelect">
       <option selected>Choose...</option>
       <option value="1">One</option>
@@ -260,18 +260,18 @@ You can then remix that once again with size-specific column classes.
 {{< example >}}
 <form class="row gx-3 gy-2 align-items-center">
   <div class="col-sm-3">
-    <label class="sr-only" for="specificSizeInputName">Name</label>
+    <label class="visually-hidden" for="specificSizeInputName">Name</label>
     <input type="text" class="form-control" id="specificSizeInputName" placeholder="Jane Doe">
   </div>
   <div class="col-sm-3">
-    <label class="sr-only" for="specificSizeInputGroupUsername">Username</label>
+    <label class="visually-hidden" for="specificSizeInputGroupUsername">Username</label>
     <div class="input-group">
       <div class="input-group-text">@</div>
       <input type="text" class="form-control" id="specificSizeInputGroupUsername" placeholder="Username">
     </div>
   </div>
   <div class="col-sm-3">
-    <label class="sr-only" for="specificSizeSelect">Preference</label>
+    <label class="visually-hidden" for="specificSizeSelect">Preference</label>
     <select class="form-select" id="specificSizeSelect">
       <option selected>Choose...</option>
       <option value="1">One</option>
@@ -297,17 +297,17 @@ You can then remix that once again with size-specific column classes.
 
 Use the `.col-auto` class to create horizontal layouts. By adding [gutter modifier classes]({{< docsref "/layout/gutters" >}}), we'll have gutters in horizontal and vertical directions. The `.align-items-center` aligns the form elements to the middle, making the `.form-checkbox` align properly.
 
-Be sure to always include a `<label>` with each form control, even if you need to hide it from non-screenreader visitors with `.sr-only`.
+Be sure to always include a `<label>` with each form control, even if you need to hide it from non-screenreader visitors with `.visually-hidden`.
 
 {{< example >}}
 <form class="row row-cols-md-auto g-3 align-items-center">
   <div class="col-12">
-    <label class="sr-only" for="inlineFormInputName">Name</label>
+    <label class="visually-hidden" for="inlineFormInputName">Name</label>
     <input type="text" class="form-control" id="inlineFormInputName" placeholder="Jane Doe">
   </div>
 
   <div class="col-12">
-    <label class="sr-only" for="inlineFormInputGroupUsername">Username</label>
+    <label class="visually-hidden" for="inlineFormInputGroupUsername">Username</label>
     <div class="input-group">
       <div class="input-group-text">@</div>
       <input type="text" class="form-control" id="inlineFormInputGroupUsername" placeholder="Username">
@@ -315,7 +315,7 @@ Be sure to always include a `<label>` with each form control, even if you need t
   </div>
 
   <div class="col-12">
-    <label class="sr-only" for="inlineFormSelectPref">Preference</label>
+    <label class="visually-hidden" for="inlineFormSelectPref">Preference</label>
     <select class="form-select" id="inlineFormSelectPref">
       <option selected>Choose...</option>
       <option value="1">One</option>
@@ -342,5 +342,5 @@ Be sure to always include a `<label>` with each form control, even if you need t
 {{< callout warning >}}
 ### Alternatives to hidden labels
 
-Assistive technologies such as screen readers will have trouble with your forms if you don't include a label for every input. For these inline forms, you can hide the labels using the `.sr-only` class. There are further alternative methods of providing a label for assistive technologies, such as the `aria-label`, `aria-labelledby` or `title` attribute. If none of these are present, assistive technologies may resort to using the `placeholder` attribute, if present, but note that use of `placeholder` as a replacement for other labeling methods is not advised.
+Assistive technologies such as screen readers will have trouble with your forms if you don't include a label for every input. For these inline forms, you can hide the labels using the `.visually-hidden` class. There are further alternative methods of providing a label for assistive technologies, such as the `aria-label`, `aria-labelledby` or `title` attribute. If none of these are present, assistive technologies may resort to using the `placeholder` attribute, if present, but note that use of `placeholder` as a replacement for other labeling methods is not advised.
 {{< /callout >}}
diff --git a/site/content/docs/5.0/getting-started/accessibility.md b/site/content/docs/5.0/getting-started/accessibility.md
index 027ce8a21412..022efcc20347 100644
--- a/site/content/docs/5.0/getting-started/accessibility.md
+++ b/site/content/docs/5.0/getting-started/accessibility.md
@@ -28,19 +28,19 @@ Some combinations of colors that currently make up Bootstrap's default palette
 
 ### Visually hidden content
 
-Content which should be visually hidden, but remain accessible to assistive technologies such as screen readers, can be styled using the `.sr-only` class. This can be useful in situations where additional visual information or cues (such as meaning denoted through the use of color) need to also be conveyed to non-visual users.
+Content which should be visually hidden, but remain accessible to assistive technologies such as screen readers, can be styled using the `.visually-hidden` class. This can be useful in situations where additional visual information or cues (such as meaning denoted through the use of color) need to also be conveyed to non-visual users.
 
 {{< highlight html >}}
 <p class="text-danger">
-  <span class="sr-only">Danger: </span>
+  <span class="visually-hidden">Danger: </span>
   This action is not reversible
 </p>
 {{< /highlight >}}
 
-For visually hidden interactive controls, such as traditional "skip" links, use the `.sr-only-focusable` class. This will ensure that the control becomes visible once focused (for sighted keyboard users). **Watch out, since Bootstrap 5 `.sr-only-focusable` is a standalone class, and must not be used in combination with the `.sr-only` class.**
+For visually hidden interactive controls, such as traditional "skip" links, use the `.visually-hidden-focusable` class. This will ensure that the control becomes visible once focused (for sighted keyboard users). **Watch out, compared to the equivalent `.sr-only` and `.sr-only-focusable` classes in past versions, Bootstrap 5's `.visually-hidden-focusable` is a standalone class, and must not be used in combination with the `.visually-hidden` class.**
 
 {{< highlight html >}}
-<a class="sr-only-focusable" href="#content">Skip to main content</a>
+<a class="visually-hidden-focusable" href="#content">Skip to main content</a>
 {{< /highlight >}}
 
 ### Reduced motion
diff --git a/site/content/docs/5.0/helpers/screen-readers.md b/site/content/docs/5.0/helpers/screen-readers.md
index 501b9c311c4d..fd9ca888794f 100644
--- a/site/content/docs/5.0/helpers/screen-readers.md
+++ b/site/content/docs/5.0/helpers/screen-readers.md
@@ -5,21 +5,21 @@ description: Use screen reader utilities to hide elements on all devices except
 group: helpers
 ---
 
-Hide an element to all devices **except screen readers** with `.sr-only`. Use `.sr-only-focusable` to show the element only when it's focused (e.g. by a keyboard-only user). Can also be used as mixins.
+Hide an element to all devices **except screen readers** with `.visually-hidden`. Use `.visually-hidden-focusable` to show the element only when it's focused (e.g. by a keyboard-only user). Can also be used as mixins.
 
 {{< example >}}
-<h2 class="sr-only">Title for screen readers</h2>
-<a class="sr-only-focusable" href="#content">Skip to main content</a>
+<h2 class="visually-hidden">Title for screen readers</h2>
+<a class="visually-hidden-focusable" href="#content">Skip to main content</a>
 {{< /example >}}
 
 {{< highlight scss >}}
 // Usage as a mixin
 
-.sr-only-title {
-  @include sr-only;
+.visually-hidden-title {
+  @include visually-hidden;
 }
 
 .skip-navigation {
-  @include sr-only-focusable;
+  @include visually-hidden-focusable;
 }
 {{< /highlight >}}
diff --git a/site/content/docs/5.0/migration.md b/site/content/docs/5.0/migration.md
index 6499846a158b..7525fc57f6fc 100644
--- a/site/content/docs/5.0/migration.md
+++ b/site/content/docs/5.0/migration.md
@@ -9,6 +9,11 @@ toc: true
 
 ## v5.0.0-alpha2
 
+### Sass
+
+- Renamed `.sr-only` and `.sr-only-focusable` to `.visually-hidden` and `.visually-hidden-focusable`.
+- Renamed `sr-only()` and `sr-only-focusable()` mixins to `visually-hidden()` and `visually-hidden-focusable()`.
+
 ### Components
 
 #### Popovers
@@ -196,7 +201,7 @@ Badges were overhauled to better differentiate themselves from buttons and to be
 
 ### Accessibility
 
-- `.sr-only-focusable` does not require `.sr-only` anymore. [See #28720](https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/pull/28720).
+- Unlike the old `.sr-only-focusable`, which only worked in combination with `.sr-only`, `.sr-only-focusable` can be used as a standalone class without `.sr-only`. [See #28720](https://github.com/twbs/bootstrap/pull/28720).
 
 ### Utilities
 
diff --git a/site/layouts/partials/callout-warning-color-assistive-technologies.md b/site/layouts/partials/callout-warning-color-assistive-technologies.md
index f0c2e9de5320..35683281d686 100644
--- a/site/layouts/partials/callout-warning-color-assistive-technologies.md
+++ b/site/layouts/partials/callout-warning-color-assistive-technologies.md
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 ##### Conveying meaning to assistive technologies
 
-Using color to add meaning only provides a visual indication, which will not be conveyed to users of assistive technologies – such as screen readers. Ensure that information denoted by the color is either obvious from the content itself (e.g. the visible text), or is included through alternative means, such as additional text hidden with the `.sr-only` class.
+Using color to add meaning only provides a visual indication, which will not be conveyed to users of assistive technologies – such as screen readers. Ensure that information denoted by the color is either obvious from the content itself (e.g. the visible text), or is included through alternative means, such as additional text hidden with the `.visually-hidden` class.
diff --git a/site/layouts/partials/skippy.html b/site/layouts/partials/skippy.html
index a060e714b016..8dce2bc4955a 100644
--- a/site/layouts/partials/skippy.html
+++ b/site/layouts/partials/skippy.html
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
-<a class="skippy sr-only-focusable" href="#content">Skip to main content</a>
+<a class="skippy visually-hidden-focusable" href="#content">Skip to main content</a>
 
 {{ if (eq .Page.Layout "docs") }}
-  <a class="skippy sr-only-focusable d-none d-md-block" href="#bd-docs-nav">Skip to docs navigation</a>
+  <a class="skippy visually-hidden-focusable d-none d-md-block" href="#bd-docs-nav">Skip to docs navigation</a>
 {{- end }}