tailwindcss
A utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.
What the data shows
Tailwindcss is completely free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
tailwindcss is a standout performer on our rating metric, scoring 4.8 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, tailwindcss has seen a sharp upward trajectory, up about 1712% over 4 years.
of the 3 metrics we track, tailwindcss comes out ahead on 2.
tailwindcss dates back to 2017, making it one of the more established names in css frameworks.
By the numbers
Strengths & watch-outs
Strengths
- Comes out ahead on github stars — 98,059 against a category average of 83,359.
- Popularity score leads the category average: 4.8 / 5 vs. 4.7 / 5.
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- Growing fast enough that current figures may shift quickly — verify before relying on them.
tailwindcss compared to the field
| Feature | tailwindcss | CSS Frameworks average |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 98,059 | 83,359 |
| Forks | 7,104 | n/a |
| Popularity score | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
Adoption trend
Common questions
Is tailwindcss free to use?
Yes — tailwindcss is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is tailwindcss good? What's its rating?
tailwindcss scores 4.8 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a CSS Frameworks category average of 4.7.
How many people use tailwindcss?
tailwindcss has roughly 98.1K users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 83.4K.
When was tailwindcss founded?
tailwindcss was founded in 2017, making it 9 years old.
Is tailwindcss growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 1712% over the past 4 years.
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