@babel/core is the core package for Babel, a popular JavaScript compiler. It transforms ECMAScript 2015+ code into backwards-compatible versions of JavaScript that can be run by older browsers or environments. This package provides the fundamental APIs for parsing, transforming, and generating JavaScript code. It forms the foundation upon which Babel's various transforms and plugins are built, allowing developers to leverage modern JavaScript features while maintaining broad compatibility.
@babel/core releases show varied frequency. From August 2018 to July 2025, some months have multiple versions, while others have none. Peak release months include February 2021 (6 versions) and September 2023 (6 versions). Recent months in 2025 show a trend of one to two releases per month. August 2024, November 2024 and December 2024 have no releases.
@babel/core downloads show strong growth into mid-2025, peaking in June/July at over 330 million. February 2024 had a relatively low number of downloads, followed by a surge in March. August 2025 is not complete yet, and the download count is around 230 million until today.
