@babel/helper-plugin-utils provides utility functions for Babel plugins. It offers a convenient way to declare a Babel plugin with options validation and schema definitions. This package simplifies the plugin authoring process by ensuring configuration consistency and improving the overall developer experience. Utilize this helper to streamline your Babel plugin creation, enforce option structures, and ensure compatibility across different Babel versions. Simplify plugin development and improve maintainability.
@babel/helper-plugin-utils saw initial release in August 2018 (version 7.0.0). Releases were sporadic until 2020, with peaks in January, May and June of 2020. A fairly steady release cadence occurred from 2021-2022. Releases slowed from 2023-2025, with zero releases in August 2024, 2025 and September 2025 so far. The latest version is 7.27.1 released in April 2025.
@babel/helper-plugin-utils downloads experienced strong growth from March 2024 to August 2025, peaking in June 2025. While July downloads slightly decreased, August remained high. September 2025 downloads are incomplete but significantly lower, likely due to the month not being finished.
