@babel/plugin-transform-json-strings enables the transformation of lone Unicode characters U+2028 Line Separator and U+2029 Paragraph Separator to valid escape sequences within JSON strings. This addresses compatibility issues with older JavaScript engines that may not properly parse these characters directly within JSON. The plugin enhances cross-browser compatibility by ensuring consistent JSON parsability, especially crucial when working with data sourced from diverse environments. It helps avoid parsing errors and ensures reliable data handling across different platforms.
The @babel/plugin-transform-json-strings package had sporadic releases. In 2023, releases occurred in May (2), June (1), August (1), and November (2). 2024 saw releases in March, May, June, and October (3). In 2025, only April had a release. No releases have occurred from May to August 24, 2025.
@babel/plugin-transform-json-strings downloads surged from February 2024 reaching a peak in July 2025 with 91 million downloads. In August 2025 downloads decreased to 63 million. Overall, the package experienced significant growth throughout the observed period, indicating increasing adoption.
