Newtonsoft.Json
NuGetv13.0.4Json.NET is a popular high-performance JSON framework for .NET
Adopt with care
Newtonsoft.Json is usable, with caveats. Pulls in 68 transitive packages (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled).
- ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.
No download data reported for this package yet.
- BMaintenance: grade B, Good.
Last published 310 days ago. 2 releases in the last 2 years.
- DWeight: grade D, Poor — a real concern.
Pulls in 68 transitive packages (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled).
- BSupply chain: grade B, Good.
This package has a single maintainer (bus factor of 1).
- ALicense: grade A, Excellent.
MIT — permissive, with no copyleft found in the dependency tree.
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Install cost
What you actually take on by adding Newtonsoft.Json to a project.
Runtime packages this one declares itself.
Distinct packages in the full runtime tree, deduplicated the way a package manager would.
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 Newtonsoft.Json, not just its own. Check this before a legal review, not after.
Compatibility
- .NET
- No constraint declared
Dependencies
Declared by Newtonsoft.Json v13.0.4. Runtime dependencies are installed with the package; dev dependencies are not.
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of Newtonsoft.Json.
Release history
2 releases in the last two years, typically about 145 days apart.
| Version | Published | License |
|---|---|---|
| 13.0.5-beta1 | 6 months ago | MIT |
| 13.0.4latest | 10 months ago | MIT |
| 13.0.3 | 3 years ago | MIT |
| 13.0.2 | 3 years ago | MIT |
| 13.0.1 | 5 years ago | MIT |
| 12.0.3 | 6 years ago | MIT |
| 12.0.2 | 7 years ago | MIT |
| 12.0.1 | 7 years ago | MIT |
| 11.0.2 | 8 years ago | MIT |
| 11.0.1 | 8 years ago | MIT |
| 10.0.3 | 9 years ago | MIT |
| 10.0.2 | 9 years ago | MIT |
| 10.0.1 | 9 years ago | MIT |
| 9.0.1 | 10 years ago | MIT |
| 8.0.3 | 10 years ago | MIT |
Overview
Newtonsoft.Json is an NuGet package that json.NET is a popular high-performance JSON framework for .NET. It has 2 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 13.0.4, released under the MIT license.
Who should use it
Teams working in the NuGet ecosystem who need json.NET is a popular high-performance JSON framework for .NET and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your NuGet stack.
Pros
- Clear open-source license (MIT).
Cons
- No significant drawbacks detected from available metadata.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use Newtonsoft.Json?
Newtonsoft.Json is usable, with caveats. Pulls in 68 transitive packages (at least — some of the tree is still being crawled).
How do I install Newtonsoft.Json?
Run `dotnet add package Newtonsoft.Json` to add Newtonsoft.Json to your NuGet project.
How many dependencies does Newtonsoft.Json have?
Newtonsoft.Json declares 6 direct dependencies and pulls in 68 packages in total once its runtime tree is resolved.
What license is Newtonsoft.Json released under?
Newtonsoft.Json is distributed under the MIT license.
How popular is Newtonsoft.Json?
NuGet does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 2 known packages depend on Newtonsoft.Json.
Is Newtonsoft.Json still maintained?
The most recent release of Newtonsoft.Json (v13.0.4) was published 10 months ago.