Is NpmStars free to use?

Yes, NpmStars is completely free, maintained by BasicUtils.

How many packages can I compare at once?

NpmStars supports comparing multiple packages side-by-side in one view with an optimal experience for comparisons up to 5 packages at a time.

Do I need an account to use NpmStars?

No account is required. Just visit the site and start typing the package names you want to compare.

What data sources does NpmStars use?

NpmStars pulls data directly from npm, GitHub, and Bundlephobia to ensure you are seeing the most up-to-date and accurate trends.

Can I download or share the graphs?

Yes, NpmStars lets you generate shareable images and direct links for all charts.

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NpmStars

Compare npm downloads and GitHub stars in one unified platform

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A tool that combines npm download trends and GitHub star growth in one platform for tracking open source package popularity and community engagement.

Overview

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NpmStars is a unified platform for tracking open source package trends by displaying npm downloads and GitHub stars side-by-side. Unlike traditional tools that silo data, NpmStars brings both metrics together, allowing developers to compare multiple packages simultaneously and gain a comprehensive view of package popularity and community engagement.

The tool provides synchronized graphs for npm download trends and GitHub star growth, along with detailed metrics panels for each package. Users can visualize trends, generate shareable images and links, and access essential package metadata including bundle size, description, forks, and contributors.

Designed for open source maintainers, developers, and analysts, NpmStars requires no account or setup. The platform pulls real-time data directly from npm, GitHub, and Bundlephobia, ensuring accurate and up-to-date insights. It is fully responsive, supporting comparison of multiple packages with an optimal experience for up to five packages at a time.

Feature notes

Compare npm downloads and GitHub stars side-by-side
Compare multiple packages simultaneously
Synchronized graphs for trends visualization
Generate shareable images and links
Per-package metrics panel with essential data
Autocomplete for package name search
Real-time data updates
Package metadata including forks and contributors
Mobile-responsive design

Pricing

Pricing model: Free

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NpmStars at a glance

Community votes: 0
Followers: 0
Founded: 2024
Stage: Startup

NpmStars metrics

Inspection sheet for basicutils.com: Ahrefs Domain Rating and Majestic link metrics, with the delta since the last inspection.
Metric	Value
Domain Rating	17 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow	6 no change since last check
Citation Flow	18 no change since last check
Referring domains	31 no change since last check
External backlinks	231 no change since last check

Domain Rating by Ahrefs inspected 7 Nov 2026, adjusted 7 Nov 2026. Primary topic: Computers/Internet/On the Web (6). Majestic inspected 25 Oct 2026, adjusted 25 Oct 2026. Link data: Majestic. Trust Flow, Citation Flow and Topical Trust Flow are trademarks of Majestic-12 Ltd.

NpmStars domain diagnostics

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Public RDAP record, last read 6 Nov 2026, 13:01 UTC.
Domain age	2 years
Registered	14 Jul 2024
Expires	14 Jul 2027
Registrar	NameCheap, Inc.
DNSSEC	Not signed

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NpmStars post-launch diagnostics

Measured after NpmStars went live on Launching Pro on 25 October 2026.

Domain Rating (Ahrefs): 17 +1 (up) since launch; 16 at launch (25 Oct 2026), 17 on 7 Nov 2026
Trust Flow (Majestic): 6; First measured 25 Oct 2026
Referring domains (Majestic): 31; First measured 25 Oct 2026

Day 12 since launch. Next receipt: day 30, 24 Nov 2026. The figures report a change; they do not say what caused it, and many things can. No figure here is a guess.

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FAQ

Is NpmStars free to use?: Yes, NpmStars is completely free, maintained by BasicUtils.
How many packages can I compare at once?: NpmStars supports comparing multiple packages side-by-side in one view with an optimal experience for comparisons up to 5 packages at a time.
Do I need an account to use NpmStars?: No account is required. Just visit the site and start typing the package names you want to compare.
What data sources does NpmStars use?: NpmStars pulls data directly from npm, GitHub, and Bundlephobia to ensure you are seeing the most up-to-date and accurate trends.
Can I download or share the graphs?: Yes, NpmStars lets you generate shareable images and direct links for all charts.

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