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react/react-native

A framework for building native applications using React

C++ ◇ android MIT
★126.8KSTARS
⑂25.3KFORKS
!1,148ISSUES
🏆#54GLOBAL RANK
🔥4DAYS TRENDING
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MOST-STARRED C++

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Stars gained+742+3.2K+9.5K
Per day106106106
Forks gained+126+506+1.3K

react-native gained 3.2K stars in the last 30 days, about 106 a day, and now has 126.8K. It is about 12 years old and has averaged roughly 10.6K stars a year. It ranks #3 among C++ repositories and #54 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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react-native has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #433. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

react-native is an open-source project written in C++: A framework for building native applications using React.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in android, app-framework, cross-platform. 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 C++ 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
$ git clone https://github.com/react/react-native.git
cd react-native

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

react-native coordinates its core functionality through a modular C++ 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

1

Install react-native using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/react/react-native.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for react-native.

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Import react-native into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `react-native --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 126,729 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in C++ 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 C++ 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 C++, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does react-native do? +

A framework for building native applications using React

What language is react-native written in? +

The primary language is C++. Topics include: android, app-framework, cross-platform, ios, mobile.

Is react-native actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 1,148 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does react-native have? +

react-native has 126,753 stars and 25,290 forks on GitHub.

How does react-native rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 126,753 stars, react/react-native is ranked #54 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #3 among C++ projects.

What license is react-native distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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