gatsby
React-based framework with performance, scalability, and security built in.
Quick answers
Is gatsby free to use?
Yes — gatsby is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is gatsby good? What's its rating?
gatsby scores 4.6 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a Static Site Generators category average of 4.7.
How many people use gatsby?
gatsby has roughly 55.9K users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 82.9K.
When was gatsby founded?
gatsby was founded in 2015, making it 11 years old.
Is gatsby growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 1712% over the past 4 years.
By the numbers
Overview
Gatsby carries no subscription fee, making it a $0 entry point into static site generators.
gatsby is a standout performer on our rating metric, scoring 4.6 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, gatsby has seen a sharp upward trajectory, up about 1712% over 4 years.
gatsby trails the static site generators average on every metric we track (0 of 3).
with roots going back to 2015, gatsby is a long-tenured option in this category.
How gatsby stacks up
| Feature | gatsby | Static Site Generators average |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 55,920 | 82,852 |
| Forks | 10,089 | n/a |
| Popularity score | 4.6 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
Growth over time
The trade-offs
Strengths
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- GitHub Stars trails the category average: 55,920 vs. 82,852.
- Falls short on popularity score — 4.6 / 5 against a category average of 4.7 / 5.
- Growing fast enough that current figures may shift quickly — verify before relying on them.
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