This Babel plugin enables seamless transformation of TypeScript code, stripping away type annotations and converting it into standard JavaScript. It allows developers to leverage Babel's extensive ecosystem for further transformations, opening doors to modern JavaScript features and improved browser compatibility. By integrating with Babel, this plugin facilitates a smooth transition from TypeScript to JavaScript, ensuring a streamlined development workflow for projects utilizing both languages. It preserves the core logic while enabling broader compatibility.
The @babel/plugin-transform-typescript package has been consistently updated since its initial release in August 2018. Release frequency varied, with peaks in July 2019, February 2021, and May 2022. The package continues to be updated approximately monthly in 2023, 2024, and 2025 although some months see no releases. The latest version available is 7.28.0 released in July 2025.
@babel/plugin-transform-typescript downloads surged from February 2024 (6M) to a peak in June 2025 (102M). Downloads remained high through July 2025 (102M). August 2025 shows a significant drop, but it's incomplete data, indicating a potential shift after consistent growth.
