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OSSFrontendFrameworkReactSSRRSC
Stars
138.9k
GitHub star count
Last Release
1 days ago
16.2.3
Contributors
100
High
Health Score
97/100
Active
Key Features
Popular ecosystem
Production-ready
Active community
Tech Stack
TypeScript
React
SSR
RSC
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Today Brief
Scope: ExtendedConfidence: MediumEvidence: 2
In the last 7 days, DevRadar observed 12 product updates and 0 external community signals for Next.js.
Why Included
- Scope: Extended (direct product + high-impact ecosystem signals).
- Included because this signal is directly tied to the tracked product within the last 7 days.
What Changed
- Release: v16.2.1-canary.43
- Release: v16.2.3
Why It Matters
- Recent releases signal active delivery cadence and potential behavior changes.
Suggested Actions
- Review release notes and estimate impact on current workflows.
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The React framework for production
Next.js is a frontend open-source project built primarily with TypeScript and maintained by vercel. The project is distributed under the MIT license.
Current DevRadar signals show community adoption at 138.9K stars, 30.9K forks, 100 contributors. Freshness signals include latest version 16.2.3, last release 2026-04-15, last commit 2026-04-15. Ecosystem mapping includes npm:next. Its current health score is 97.
Analyst Note
The React framework for production
Best For
- Production web apps
- Full-stack platforms
- Popular ecosystem
- Production-ready
Not Ideal For
- Learning curve for beginners
Typical Use Cases
Production web appsFull-stack platforms
Decision Snapshot
- Product type: Open Source
- Primary language: TypeScript
- Pricing model: Free
- License: MIT
- Health Score: 97/100
- Last Release: 4/15/2026
Data Basis
- Last Sync: Apr 15, 2026, 06:03 PM
- Metrics Updated: Feb 9, 2026, 03:32 PM
- Completeness: 100%
- Last Verified: Apr 15, 2026, 06:03 PM
Data Status
Fresh
Last SyncApr 15, 2026, 06:03 PM
Metrics UpdatedFeb 9, 2026, 03:32 PM
Completeness100%
Last VerifiedApr 15, 2026, 06:03 PM
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Mature ecosystem
- Strong community
Cons
- -Learning curve for beginners
All Metrics
Adoption
4/4Stars138.9k
Forks30.9k
Open Issues3.7k
Contributors100
Health
1/4Health Score97/100
Trend ScorePending
Activity ScorePending
Reliability ScorePending
Core
5/5Latest Version16.2.3
Last Release4/15/2026
Last Commit4/15/2026
StatusActive
Activity LevelHigh
Security
0/1Security ScorePending
Alternatives
N/A