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Weekly Downloads Leader
jest25.8M/wk
Security Grade Leader
Equal Rating100/100
TypeScript Ready
jest
Specification
mochav12.0.3
jestv30.5.2
Weekly Downloads7.3M25.8MWinner
Unpacked Size1.38 MB6.5 KB
Security Grade
A+(100/100)
A+(100/100)
Lifecycle Scripts Clean (No scripts) Clean (No scripts)
TypeScript SupportCommunity @types Built-in Types (.d.ts)
License TypeMITPERMISSIVEMITPERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies164
Active Maintainers25
Last ReleaseOct 1, 2026Sep 18, 2026
Install Commandnpm i mochanpm i jest
Full Security ReportView mocha AuditView jest Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, mocha or jest?
jest is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (25.8M/week) compared to mocha (7.3M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, mocha or jest?
mocha has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while jest holds 100/100 (Grade A+). Both packages have equal security standings.
Do mocha and jest provide TypeScript definitions?
mocha may require external @types definitions, while jest includes native TypeScript definitions.
What licenses do mocha and jest use?
mocha is published under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE), and jest is licensed under MIT (PERMISSIVE).