React

JavaScript library for building UIs

90
Project is healthy
Funding
Stable
Maintenance
Active
Contributors
Healthy
Bus Factor
Low risk
Metrics last updated: 6 days ago (2026-02-07)

Maintainers

Dan Abramov
Dan Abramov
React Core Team
Jordan Walke
Jordan Walke
React Creator

Overview

React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces, developed and maintained by Meta and a community of developers.

Importance

  • Most popular UI library
  • Powers Facebook, Instagram, and more
  • Foundation for modern web development
  • Critical for frontend ecosystem

Key Features

  • Component-based architecture
  • Virtual DOM
  • React Hooks
  • Server Components

Sustainability

React is developed by Meta with strong corporate backing and an active community.

Dependencies

⬆️ Depends On (1)
Node.js 96
React
apps
⬇️ Used By (1)
Next.js 96

Dependency Chain

Upstream
Node.js →
React
→ Next.js
Downstream

Impact Analysis

1 Direct Dependencies
1 Dependent Projects
🔗 Middleware project

⚠️ Impact Risk: Changes to React could affect 1 downstream project.

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