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#5
MOST-STARRED JavaScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +833 | +3.6K | +10.7K |
| Per day | 119 | 119 | 119 |
| Forks gained | +168 | +671 | +1.7K |
next.js gained 3.6K stars in the last 30 days, about 119 a day, and now has 143K. It is about 10 years old and has averaged roughly 14.3K stars a year. It ranks #5 among JavaScript repositories and #41 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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2
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2107
BEST RANK
Oct 1, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
next.js has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2107. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
next.js is an open-source project written in JavaScript: The React Framework.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in blog, browser, compiler. 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 JavaScript 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
$ npm install next.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
next.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
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 next.js using your package manager: `npm install next.js`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for next.js.
Import next.js into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `next.js --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 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
vercel/next.js is currently ranked #41 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #36 | DietrichGebert/ponytail | JavaScript | ★ 150.2K | Compare ↗ |
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| #39 | x1xhlol/system-prompts-and-models-of-ai-tools | — | ★ 144K | Compare ↗ |
| #40 | yangshun/tech-interview-handbook | TypeScript | ★ 143.1K | Compare ↗ |
| #41 | vercel/next.js This Project | JavaScript | ★ 143K | |
| #42 | ytdl-org/youtube-dl | Python | ★ 141.4K | Compare ↗ |
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| #44 | iptv-org/iptv | TypeScript | ★ 140K | Compare ↗ |
| #45 | farion1231/cc-switch | Rust | ★ 139.4K | Compare ↗ |
| #46 | github/spec-kit | Python | ★ 139.3K | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does next.js do? +
The React Framework
What language is next.js written in? +
The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: blog, browser, compiler, components, hybrid.
Is next.js actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 1, 2026 with 3,547 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does next.js have? +
next.js has 142,965 stars and 33,550 forks on GitHub.
How does next.js rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 142,965 stars, vercel/next.js is ranked #41 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #5 among JavaScript projects.
What license is next.js distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
