Best bottom navigation elements order?

1. Can I add more than 5 menu items in bottom navigation view?
2. How do I change the order of the bottom navigation bar in Android?
3. How to add space between icon and text in BottomNavigationView?
4. Why is bottom navigation important?

Can I add more than 5 menu items in bottom navigation view?

Using bottom navigation link

Note:BottomNavigationView does not support more than 5 menu items.

How do I change the order of the bottom navigation bar in Android?

Navigate to Settings, and then tap Display. Tap Navigation bar, and then tap Button position. Select your desired position for the buttons.

How to add space between icon and text in BottomNavigationView?

After some investigation, it appears that app:itemPaddingTop and app:itemPaddingBottom attributes can help to adjust the space between the icon and label inside BottomNavigationView item.

Why is bottom navigation important?

Importance. The bottom navigation bar aligns with the “thumb rule of design”. It acts on the principle, that most app users scroll and navigate apps using their thumbs. Hence, the primary and significant screens and pages within an app should be easily accessible by a user's thumb.