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styled-componentsvs@emotion/react

Detailed package comparison for bundle size, weekly downloads, supply chain security, and license obligations.

Weekly Downloads Leader
@emotion/react11.3M/wk
Security Grade Leader
Equal Rating100/100
TypeScript Ready
Both Native
Specification
styled-componentsv6.6.0
@emotion/reactv11.14.0
Weekly Downloads5.9M11.3MWinner
Unpacked Size2.08 MB797.6 KB
Security Grade
A+(100/100)
A+(100/100)
Lifecycle Scripts Clean (No scripts) Clean (No scripts)
TypeScript Support Built-in Types (.d.ts) Built-in Types (.d.ts)
License TypeMITPERMISSIVEMITPERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies58
Active Maintainers32
Last ReleaseOct 12, 2026Dec 9, 2024
Install Commandnpm i styled-componentsnpm i @emotion/react
Full Security ReportView styled-components AuditView @emotion/react Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, styled-components or @emotion/react?
@emotion/react is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (11.3M/week) compared to styled-components (5.9M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, styled-components or @emotion/react?
styled-components has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while @emotion/react holds 100/100 (Grade A+). Both packages have equal security standings.
Do styled-components and @emotion/react provide TypeScript definitions?
styled-components includes built-in TypeScript types, while @emotion/react includes native TypeScript definitions.
What licenses do styled-components and @emotion/react use?
styled-components is published under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE), and @emotion/react is licensed under MIT (PERMISSIVE).