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Weekly Downloads Leader
astro4.8M/wk
Security Grade Leader
astro100/100
TypeScript Ready
gatsby
Specification
astrov7.4.2
gatsbyv5.16.1
Weekly Downloads4.8MWinner144.6K
Unpacked Size3.32 MB6.72 MB
Security Grade
A+(100/100)
B(75/100)
Lifecycle Scripts Clean (No scripts) Has install scripts
TypeScript SupportCommunity @types Built-in Types (.d.ts)
License TypeMITPERMISSIVEMITPERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies52167
Active Maintainers23
Last ReleaseOct 21, 2026Feb 10, 2026
Install Commandnpm i astronpm i gatsby
Full Security ReportView astro AuditView gatsby Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, astro or gatsby?
astro is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (4.8M/week) compared to gatsby (144.6K/week).
Which has better supply chain security, astro or gatsby?
astro has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while gatsby holds 75/100 (Grade B). astro scores higher for supply chain hygiene.
Do astro and gatsby provide TypeScript definitions?
astro may require external @types definitions, while gatsby includes native TypeScript definitions.
What licenses do astro and gatsby use?
astro is published under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE), and gatsby is licensed under MIT (PERMISSIVE).