kind-of
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At a glance
kind-of compared to the field
| Feature | kind-of | Date & Time Libraries average |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Downloads | 141,631,706 | 126,496,512 |
| Dependent Packages | 1,968 | 6,160 |
| Popularity score | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
The breakdown
There's no cost to use kind-of at all — it's free, full stop.
kind-of is well regarded, if not quite top-tier, scoring 4.4 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, kind-of has seen a shrinking footprint, off about 22% across 2 years.
kind-of beats the date & time libraries average on 1 of 3 tracked metrics.
with roots going back to 2014, kind-of is a long-tenured option in this category.
Adoption trend
Strengths & watch-outs
Strengths
- Weekly Downloads leads the category average: 141,631,706 vs. 126,496,512.
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- Dependent Packages trails the category average: 1,968 vs. 6,160.
- Falls short on popularity score — 4.4 / 5 against a category average of 4.4 / 5.
- User base has been shrinking over the tracked period.
Frequently asked questions
Is kind-of free to use?
Yes — kind-of is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is kind-of good? What's its rating?
kind-of scores 4.4 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a Date & Time Libraries category average of 4.4.
How many people use kind-of?
kind-of has roughly 141.6M users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 126.5M.
When was kind-of founded?
kind-of was founded in 2014, making it 12 years old.
Is kind-of growing?
No — usage is down roughly 22% over the past 2 years.
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