standard
JavaScript Style Guide, with linter & automatic code fixer
What the data shows
There's no cost to use standard at all — it's free, full stop.
standard is a consistently strong performer, scoring 4.3 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, standard has seen rapid user growth, expanding roughly 1712% over the past 4 years.
none of the 3 tracked metrics put standard above the linters average.
standard dates back to 2015, making it one of the more established names in linters.
Adoption trend
By the numbers
standard vs. Linters average
| Feature | standard | Linters average |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 29,426 | 34,755 |
| Forks | 2,299 | n/a |
| Popularity score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
Strengths & watch-outs
Strengths
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- Falls short on github stars — 29,426 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 standard free to use?
Yes — standard is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is standard good? What's its rating?
standard scores 4.3 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a Linters category average of 4.4.
How many people use standard?
standard has roughly 29.4K users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 34.8K.
When was standard founded?
standard was founded in 2015, making it 11 years old.
Is standard growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 1712% over the past 4 years.
Ready to see standard for yourself?
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