date-fns: Detailed Overview & Metrics

v4.1.0(7 months ago)

This package is actively maintained.Types definitions are bundled with the npm packageNumber of direct dependencies: 0Monthly npm downloads

date-fns is a modern JavaScript date utility library that provides a wide range of functions for manipulating and formatting dates. It offers a simple and functional API for common date operations such as parsing, formatting, comparing, and calculating differences between dates. date-fns is lightweight, modular, and optimized for performance, making it a popular choice for handling date-related tasks in web applications.

Compared to Moment.js, date-fns is actively maintained and follows modern JavaScript standards. It provides tree-shakable modules for efficient bundling and has a growing community support. date-fns is recommended for projects that require a reliable and up-to-date date utility library.

Alternatives:
dayjs+
luxon+
moment+
js-joda+
chrono-node+
spacetime+
date-and-time+
fecha+
timeago.js+
datejs+

Tags: javascriptdatetimeutilityformatting