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Setup and manage header bidding advertising partners without writing code or confusing line items. Prebid.js is open source and free.

JavaScript ◇ bidder-adapter Apache-2.0
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Prebid.js gained 40 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1.6K. It is about 11 years old and has averaged roughly 146 stars a year. It ranks #293 among JavaScript repositories and #3,861 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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Prebid.js has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #5070. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

Prebid.js is an open-source project written in JavaScript: Setup and manage header bidding advertising partners without writing code or confusing line items. Prebid.js is open source and free.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in bidder-adapter, header-bidding, prebid. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in JavaScript for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ npm install Prebid.js

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Node.js >= 18 or modern Evergreen browser

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

Prebid.js coordinates its core functionality through a modular JavaScript 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

Production System Integration

Embed Prebid.js into JavaScript backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open Apache-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install Prebid.js using your package manager: `npm install Prebid.js`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Prebid.js.

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Import Prebid.js into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `Prebid.js --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 1,607 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in JavaScript for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with JavaScript and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Prebid.js do? +

Setup and manage header bidding advertising partners without writing code or confusing line items. Prebid.js is open source and free.

What language is Prebid.js written in? +

The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: bidder-adapter, header-bidding, prebid.

Is Prebid.js actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 6, 2026 with 136 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does Prebid.js have? +

Prebid.js has 1,607 stars and 2,412 forks on GitHub.

How does Prebid.js rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 1,607 stars, prebid/Prebid.js is ranked #3,861 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #293 among JavaScript projects.

What license is Prebid.js distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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