@babel/preset-env is a smart Babel preset that allows you to use the latest JavaScript without needing to micromanage which syntax transforms are needed by your target environment(s). It automatically determines the Babel plugins and polyfills needed based on your specified browser or Node.js version, reducing bundle size and improving development workflow. Configure it with target environments like browserslist or specific versions for optimized compatibility.
The @babel/preset-env package saw frequent releases between 2018 and 2024, with some months having multiple versions. Release frequency varied, with peaks in early 2021 and mid-2019. There were periods of no releases, especially in late 2022 and early 2023. So far in 2025, releases have been less frequent, with only a few versions published.
@babel/preset-env downloads show a fluctuating trend. After a low of 19 million in February 2024, downloads surged to over 100 million monthly. From March 2025 to July 2025, downloads steadily increased, peaking at 142 million in June 2025. August 2025 shows a significant decrease, but the month is not yet complete.
