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luxonvsdate-fns

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Weekly Downloads Leader
date-fns56.0M/wk
Security Grade Leader
Equal Rating100/100
TypeScript Ready
External Types
Specification
luxonv3.7.2
date-fnsv4.4.0
Weekly Downloads24.2M56.0MWinner
Unpacked Size4.38 MB10.40 MB
Security Grade
A+(100/100)
A+(100/100)
Lifecycle Scripts Clean (No scripts) Clean (No scripts)
TypeScript SupportCommunity @typesCommunity @types
License TypeMITPERMISSIVEMITPERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies00
Active Maintainers21
Last ReleaseSep 5, 2025May 29, 2026
Install Commandnpm i luxonnpm i date-fns
Full Security ReportView luxon AuditView date-fns Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, luxon or date-fns?
date-fns is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (56.0M/week) compared to luxon (24.2M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, luxon or date-fns?
luxon has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while date-fns holds 100/100 (Grade A+). Both packages have equal security standings.
Do luxon and date-fns provide TypeScript definitions?
luxon may require external @types definitions, while date-fns may require community @types definitions.
What licenses do luxon and date-fns use?
luxon is published under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE), and date-fns is licensed under MIT (PERMISSIVE).