@babel/eslint-parser allows ESLint to lint all valid Babel code. It bridges the gap between ESLint, which uses ESTree, and Babel, which understands modern JavaScript syntax features. This parser enables linting for the latest ECMAScript proposals and syntax extensions like JSX, Flow, and TypeScript. By using @babel/eslint-parser, developers can ensure their code, utilizing modern JavaScript features, adheres to consistent style guidelines and best practices enforced by ESLint.
@babel/eslint-parser's release frequency is inconsistent. Releases were more frequent in 2020-2021, peaking in Feb 2021 (6 releases). From 2022, releases became sparse, with many months having no new versions. 2023 saw a slight increase in mid-year, while 2024 was sporadic. Up until September 2025, the releases remained similarly inconsistent, with some months having multiple releases, and others, none.
@babel/eslint-parser downloads show a generally upward trend from March 2024 to August 2025. There is a big increase in June 2025. August 2025 downloads are lower than the previous month but still in line with previous highs. These are not final numbers for September.
