The @babel/plugin-bugfix-v8-spread-parameters-in-optional-chaining Babel pluginAddresses a critical V8 JavaScript engine bug impacting the spread operator within optional chaining. Specifically, it transforms code to avoid incorrect behavior triggered when spreading arguments in optional chaining expressions on older V8 versions. This transformation ensures accurate and consistent functionality across different environments, mitigating potential runtime errors and unexpected results. It's essential for projects targeting older V8 runtimes.
@babel/plugin-bugfix-v8-spread-parameters-in-optional-chaining saw irregular release patterns between March 2021 and August 2025. Releases were sporadic, with some months having multiple versions and many months with none. 2023 saw a slightly higher frequency than other years, peaking in May. There were no releases between August 2025 and the current date, September 12, 2025.
@babel/plugin-bugfix-v8-spread-parameters-in-optional-chaining downloads surged from March 2024 (57M) peaking in June 2025 (115M). Downloads remained high through August 2025 (103M). September 2025 shows a partial month with lower downloads (37M), indicating a potential decrease or incomplete data.
