eslint
Find and fix problems in your JavaScript code.
The breakdown
There's no cost to use eslint at all — it's free, full stop.
eslint is a consistently strong performer, scoring 4.3 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, eslint has seen rapid user growth, expanding roughly 1712% over the past 4 years.
none of the 3 tracked metrics put eslint above the linters average.
eslint dates back to 2013, making it one of the more established names in linters.
Adoption trend
By the numbers
eslint compared to the field
| Feature | eslint | Linters average |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 27,604 | 34,755 |
| Forks | 5,203 | n/a |
| Popularity score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
The trade-offs
Strengths
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- Falls short on github stars — 27,604 against a category average of 34,755.
- Popularity score trails the category average: 4.3 / 5 vs. 4.4 / 5.
- Growing fast enough that current figures may shift quickly — verify before relying on them.
Common questions
Is eslint free to use?
Yes — eslint is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is eslint good? What's its rating?
eslint scores 4.3 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a Linters category average of 4.4.
How many people use eslint?
eslint has roughly 27.6K users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 34.8K.
When was eslint founded?
eslint was founded in 2013, making it 13 years old.
Is eslint growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 1712% over the past 4 years.
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