Star History
Momentum
+351
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
12
PER DAY
#29
MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +84 | +351 | +1.1K |
| Per day | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Forks gained | +19 | +76 | +190 |
druid gained 351 stars in the last 30 days, about 12 a day, and now has 14.1K. It is about 14 years old and has averaged roughly 1K stars a year. It ranks #29 among Java repositories and #555 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
3
DAYS ON TRENDING
#1042
BEST RANK
Sep 26, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
druid has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1042. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
druid is an open-source project written in Java: Apache Druid: a high performance real-time analytics database.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in druid. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Java for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/apache/druid.git
cd druid⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
druid coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Modern Web Interfaces
Build dynamic, responsive user experiences with component-driven architecture.
Enterprise Design Systems
Standardize design tokens, accessible widgets, and themes across engineering teams.
Interactive Data Dashboards
Render real-time telemetry, user feeds, and analytics with sub-millisecond updates.
Cross-Platform Web Apps
Deploy performant single-page applications optimized for both mobile and desktop browsers.
🚀 Getting Started
Install druid using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/apache/druid.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for druid.
Import druid into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `druid --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does druid do? +
Apache Druid: a high performance real-time analytics database.
What language is druid written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: druid.
Is druid actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 770 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does druid have? +
druid has 14,059 stars and 3,800 forks on GitHub.
How does druid rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 14,059 stars, apache/druid is ranked #555 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #29 among Java projects.
What license is druid distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
