zod
TypeScript-first schema declaration and validation library with static type inference
What the data shows
There's no cost to use zod at all — it's free, full stop.
zod is rated exceptionally well, scoring 4.7 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, zod has seen one of the faster-growing options tracked here, up roughly 4197% across 3 years.
across all 3 metrics tracked here, zod outperforms the validation libraries average.
zod has been around since 2020, long enough to shake out early rough edges.
By the numbers
Strengths & watch-outs
Strengths
- Comes out ahead on weekly downloads — 446,662,406 against a category average of 305,152,451.
- Comes out ahead on dependent packages — 144,436 against a category average of 34,727.
- Popularity score leads the category average: 4.7 / 5 vs. 4.6 / 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.
zod compared to the field
| Feature | zod | Validation Libraries average |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Downloads | 446,662,406 | 305,152,451 |
| Dependent Packages | 144,436 | 34,727 |
| Popularity score | 4.7 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 |
Usage over time
Frequently asked questions
Is zod free to use?
Yes — zod is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is zod good? What's its rating?
zod scores 4.7 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a Validation Libraries category average of 4.6.
How many people use zod?
zod has roughly 446.7M users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 305.2M.
When was zod founded?
zod was founded in 2020, making it 6 years old.
Is zod growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 4197% over the past 3 years.
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