@babel/plugin-transform-destructuring enables the use of destructuring syntax in JavaScript code, allowing developers to extract values from arrays and objects into distinct variables. This Babel plugin transforms destructuring patterns into compatible ES5 code, ensuring wider browser support. It simplifies the syntax for accessing nested properties and array elements, leading to more concise and readable code while maintaining backward compatibility for older browsers and environments. Essential for modern JavaScript development workflows.
The @babel/plugin-transform-destructuring package has seen fluctuating release frequency since its initial version 7.0.0 in August 2018. Releases occurred sporadically, with multiple versions in some months and none in others. The package consistently had at least 1 release per year. The most recent release was version 7.28.0 in July 2025.
@babel/plugin-transform-destructuring downloads saw significant growth from February 2024 to July 2025, peaking at over 143 million. While generally trending upwards, there's volatility. August 2025 downloads are significantly lower, but this is likely due to incomplete data for the month.
