Enables parsing of the import.meta syntax in JavaScript code. This plugin doesn't transform the code, but rather allows Babel to correctly understand and parse this modern JavaScript feature. It is essential for projects using import.meta that need to be processed by Babel. Including this plugin ensures compatibility and prevents parsing errors, especially when working with older JavaScript environments or tools.
The npm package @babel/plugin-syntax-import-meta saw infrequent releases. It had initial releases in August and December 2018. Releases occurred in November 2019 and then a small burst in January, May and June of 2020. There have been no releases since June 2020. Overall, the release frequency is very low and hasn't had a release in over 5 years.
@babel/plugin-syntax-import-meta downloads show a massive surge starting March 2024, stabilizing around 100 million. A notable increase began in June 2025, peaking in July. August 2025 data is incomplete, showing a decrease, but still indicates high usage compared to early 2024.
