moment
Parse, validate, manipulate, and display dates
By the numbers
Overview
There's no cost to use moment at all — it's free, full stop.
moment is a consistently strong performer, scoring 4.2 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, moment has seen a gradual but consistent climb, up roughly 25% over 3 years.
moment beats the date & time libraries average on 1 of 3 tracked metrics.
with roots going back to 2011, moment is a long-tenured option in this category.
moment compared to the field
| Feature | moment | Date & Time Libraries average |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Downloads | 51,984,547 | 122,706,345 |
| Dependent Packages | 71,454 | 20,302 |
| Popularity score | 4.2 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
The trade-offs
Strengths
- Dependent Packages leads the category average: 71,454 vs. 20,302.
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- Weekly Downloads trails the category average: 51,984,547 vs. 122,706,345.
- Falls short on popularity score — 4.2 / 5 against a category average of 4.4 / 5.
Growth over time
Common questions
Is moment free to use?
Yes — moment is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is moment good? What's its rating?
moment scores 4.2 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a Date & Time Libraries category average of 4.4.
How many people use moment?
moment has roughly 52.0M users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 122.7M.
When was moment founded?
moment was founded in 2011, making it 15 years old.
Is moment growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 25% over the past 3 years.
Ready to see moment for yourself?
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