@babel/helper-plugin-test-runner is a utility package designed to facilitate the creation and execution of tests for Babel plugins. It streamlines the testing process with features allowing to easily define input code, expected output, and validation logic. This package simplifies the setup and execution of Babel plugin tests, enabling developers to maintain high code quality and ensure consistent behavior across different Babel versions. It removes boilerplate code, allowing developers to focus on plugin functionality.
The @babel/helper-plugin-test-runner package saw frequent releases in 2018 and 2020, with occasional releases in 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. There were no releases between October 2024 and April 2025. The releases are generally sparse, with several months showing no new versions. Most months have zero or one release with the peak being two releases.
@babel/helper-plugin-test-runner downloads show variability. March 2024 started at 4073, peaking in October 2024 (6983). 2025 saw a rise, peaking even more in August (14207). September 2025 shows a partial count (3443), reflecting incomplete data for the current month.
