About npm trends
npm trends is a web tool for comparing npm packages side by side. It charts download counts over time, so you can see which libraries are gaining or losing use.
What it does
Enter one or more package names to see their download history on a chart. The comparison also covers bundle size and GitHub stars, which helps when two libraries solve the same problem. Teams use it to research which package to pick for a new project.
Key features
- Compare download counts over time for several packages
- Compare download stats, bundle sizes and GitHub stars
- Chart view to spot rising or falling packages
- Search by package name to add each one to the chart
Who it's for
Developers choosing between similar libraries, tech leads reviewing dependency choices and people following trends in the JavaScript ecosystem.
Pricing and good to know
The site was created by John Potter and is maintained by uidotdev, which also runs related React and JavaScript learning sites. Download counts show popularity, not quality, so read a package's documentation, maintenance activity and license as well before you decide.
Highlights
- Compare download counts over time for several packages
- Compare download stats, bundle sizes and GitHub stars
- Chart view to spot rising or falling packages
- Search by package name to add each one to the chart
