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tailwindcssvsstyled-components

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

Weekly Downloads Leader
tailwindcss84.7M/wk
Security Grade Leader
Equal Rating100/100
TypeScript Ready
styled-components
Specification
tailwindcssv4.3.3
styled-componentsv6.6.0
Weekly Downloads84.7MWinner5.9M
Unpacked Size754.8 KB2.08 MB
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 Dependencies05
Active Maintainers33
Last ReleaseJul 16, 2026Oct 12, 2026
Install Commandnpm i tailwindcssnpm i styled-components
Full Security ReportView tailwindcss AuditView styled-components Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, tailwindcss or styled-components?
tailwindcss is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (84.7M/week) compared to styled-components (5.9M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, tailwindcss or styled-components?
tailwindcss has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while styled-components holds 100/100 (Grade A+). Both packages have equal security standings.
Do tailwindcss and styled-components provide TypeScript definitions?
tailwindcss may require external @types definitions, while styled-components includes native TypeScript definitions.
What licenses do tailwindcss and styled-components use?
tailwindcss is published under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE), and styled-components is licensed under MIT (PERMISSIVE).