@angular-devkit/build-optimizer optimizes Angular applications by removing unused code and performing ahead-of-time (AOT) transformations. It significantly reduces the size of JavaScript bundles, improving initial load times and overall application performance. This package is a crucial component of the Angular CLI and simplifies the process of creating production-ready Angular builds by automatically applying optimizations during the build process, resulting in leaner and faster applications.
The @angular-devkit/build-optimizer package saw frequent releases from mid-2017 to early 2022, with peak activity in 2018 and 2019. Releases were particularly high in April and May 2018. After February 2022, the release frequency drastically decreased, with only one release in July 2022 and no releases since then, until at least August 2025.
@angular-devkit/build-optimizer downloads show fluctuations. After a peak in April 2024, downloads generally trended downward until December 2024. 2025 saw a rise and subsequent decline, with a notable drop in August 2025, and a further decrease in the partial data from September 2025.
