next.js
The React Framework
The breakdown
Next.js is completely free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
next.js is a standout performer on our rating metric, scoring 5 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, next.js has seen a sharp upward trajectory, up about 1712% over 4 years.
of the 3 metrics we track, next.js comes out ahead on 2.
next.js dates back to 2016, making it one of the more established names in static site generators.
At a glance
The trade-offs
Strengths
- Comes out ahead on github stars — 143,249 against a category average of 82,852.
- Popularity score leads the category average: 5.0 / 5 vs. 4.7 / 5.
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- Growing fast enough that current figures may shift quickly — verify before relying on them.
How next.js stacks up
| Feature | next.js | Static Site Generators average |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 143,249 | 82,852 |
| Forks | 33,586 | n/a |
| Popularity score | 5.0 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
Adoption trend
Frequently asked questions
Is next.js free to use?
Yes — next.js is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is next.js good? What's its rating?
next.js scores 5.0 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a Static Site Generators category average of 4.7.
How many people use next.js?
next.js has roughly 143.2K users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 82.9K.
When was next.js founded?
next.js was founded in 2016, making it 10 years old.
Is next.js growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 1712% over the past 4 years.
Ready to see next.js for yourself?
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