react-native
npmv0.87.1A framework for building native apps using React
Not recommended for new projects
No — react-native should not be adopted for new projects. Pulls in 179 transitive packages, about 125 MB installed (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled). This package exposes a 179-package audit surface.
- ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.
No download data reported for this package yet.
- AMaintenance: grade A, Excellent.
Last published 14 days ago. 50 releases in the last 2 years.
- FWeight: grade F, Failing.
Pulls in 179 transitive packages, about 125 MB installed (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled).
- CSupply chain: grade C, Fair — worth a look.
This package exposes a 179-package audit surface.
- ALicense: grade A, Excellent.
MIT — permissive, with no copyleft found in the dependency tree.
Grades are computed deterministically from registry metadata collected by PackageGraph — downloads, dependents, publish dates, the resolved dependency tree, maintainer count, and declared licenses. No third-party scores are used.
Install cost
What you actually take on by adding react-native to a project.
Runtime packages this one declares itself.
Distinct packages in the full runtime tree, deduplicated the way a package manager would.
Unpacked size of this package plus its entire runtime tree.
Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.
Part of this dependency tree has not been crawled yet, so these figures are a lower bound rather than a final total.
Licenses in the dependency tree
Every license you inherit by installing react-native, not just its own. Check this before a legal review, not after.
Compatibility
- Node.js
- node ^22.13.0 || ^24.3.0 || >= 26.0.0
- Module format
- CommonJS only
- TypeScript
- No bundled types
- Install scripts
- None
react-native vs the alternatives
Packages solving a similar problem in the npm ecosystem, compared on the signals that drive an adoption decision.
| Package | Weekly downloads | Dependents | License | Last release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| react-nativethis page | 0 | 30 | MIT | 14 days ago |
| @op-engineering/op-sqlite | 0 | 1 | MIT | 1 day ago |
| react-native-drawer-layout | 0 | 1 | MIT | 1 day ago |
| @expo/config | 9.1M | 5 | MIT | 1 day ago |
| react-native-worklets | 5.2M | 4 | MIT | 1 day ago |
| @expo/devtools | 0 | 1 | MIT | 1 day ago |
Dependencies
Declared by react-native v0.87.1. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.
Runtime (30)
Used by
Popular packages that depend on react-native.
Provides access to the local file system on the device.
The React Native multithreading library
The Expo SDK
DevTools plugin helpers for Expo
The core of Expo Modules architecture
Derivative of whatwg-url without unicode handling and optimized for Expo
The Expo CLI
Error overlay for universal Expo apps.
Provides system information that remains constant throughout the lifetime of your app.
Load fonts at runtime and use them in React Native components.
A WebView specifically designed for Expo DOM components
An Expo universal module to download assets and pass them into other APIs
Tools for making advanced Metro bundler features work
React Native WebView component for iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows
Asset support code for React Native.
Virtualized lists for React Native.
The JavaScript Interface for Expo Modules
Expo Router is a file-based router for React Native and web applications.
Widgets.
A component that renders a native glass effect view on iOS.
Native navigation primitives for your React Native app.
Drawer component for React Native
Provides access to the SF Symbols library on iOS, and Material Symbols on Android and web, for Expo and React Native apps.
Declarative API exposing native platform touch and gesture system to React Native
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of react-native.
Frequently installed together
The Expo SDK
React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
TypeScript definitions for react
TypeScript definitions for node
Error overlay for universal Expo apps.
React package for working with the DOM.
Simple and complete React Native testing utilities that encourage good testing practices.
Tools for making advanced Metro bundler features work
Provides system information that remains constant throughout the lifetime of your app.
A WebView specifically designed for Expo DOM components
React Native for Web
Native navigation primitives for your React Native app.
Release history
50 releases in the last two years, typically about 1 day apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.88.0-nightly-20260908-3e897cfdf | 2 days ago | 20 MB | MIT |
| 0.88.0-nightly-20260907-a385cecbe | 2 days ago | 20 MB | MIT |
| 0.88.0-nightly-20260907-8cfde6d08 | 3 days ago | 20 MB | MIT |
| 0.88.0-nightly-20260906-8cfde6d08 | 4 days ago | 20 MB | MIT |
| 0.88.0-nightly-20260905-08c7781e5 | 5 days ago | 20 MB | MIT |
| 0.88.0-nightly-20260903-d4c85694a | 7 days ago | 20 MB | MIT |
| 0.88.0-nightly-20260902-ebdd84801 | 8 days ago | 20 MB | MIT |
| 0.88.0-nightly-20260901-a862ba728 | 9 days ago | 20 MB | MIT |
| 0.88.0-nightly-20260830-2fa055f6a | 11 days ago | 20 MB | MIT |
| 0.88.0-nightly-20260829-c6b137cac | 12 days ago | 20 MB | MIT |
| 0.88.0-nightly-20260828-04e50d540 | 13 days ago | 20 MB | MIT |
| 0.87.1latest | 14 days ago | 20 MB | MIT |
| 0.88.0-nightly-20260826-ea06a3191 | 15 days ago | 20 MB | MIT |
| 0.88.0-nightly-20260825-5a29c68af | 16 days ago | 20 MB | MIT |
| 0.86.3 | 16 days ago | 19 MB | MIT |
Overview
react-native is an npm package that a framework for building native apps using React. It has 30 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 0.87.1, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the npm ecosystem who need a framework for building native apps using React and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to minimize your dependency tree, have first-class TypeScript types out of the box, or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your npm stack.
Pros
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
Cons
- Large dependency tree (32 direct dependencies) increases install size and audit surface.
- No bundled TypeScript types (may require a separate @types package).
Auto-generated from collected registry metadata. No external claims are inferred.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use react-native?
No — react-native should not be adopted for new projects. Pulls in 179 transitive packages, about 125 MB installed (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled). This package exposes a 179-package audit surface.
How do I install react-native?
Run `npm install react-native` to add react-native to your npm project.
How many dependencies does react-native have?
react-native declares 32 direct dependencies and pulls in 179 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved totalling about 125 MB on disk.
What license is react-native released under?
react-native is distributed under the MIT license. Its dependency tree also includes: (MIT OR Apache-2.0), (MIT OR CC0-1.0), 0BSD, Apache-2.0, BSD-3-Clause, BlueOak-1.0.0, ISC, MIT.
How popular is react-native?
npm does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 30 known packages depend on react-native.
Is react-native still maintained?
The most recent release of react-native (v0.87.1) was published 14 days ago.
Does react-native run install scripts?
No. react-native does not define preinstall, install, or postinstall scripts, so installing it does not execute publisher-supplied code.