@semantic-release/npm downloads show a clear upward trend. From March 2024 to August 2025, downloads generally increased, peaking in June 2025 at over 11 million. September 2025 downloads are significantly lower, likely due to the month being incomplete as of today, September 9th.
@semantic-release/npm automates npm package publishing as part of a continuous delivery workflow. It updates the package.json version, manages version tags, and publishes the package to npm. This plugin integrates seamlessly with semantic-release, automatically determining the next semantic version based on commit messages. It simplifies the release process and ensures consistent package releases. Configuration options include customizing registry endpoints and controlling package access (public/private). Eliminates manual updating and publishing steps.
The @semantic-release/npm package saw frequent releases in 2017-2019, with multiple versions per month common. Release frequency decreased significantly after 2020, with many months having no releases. From 2022, releases became even more sporadic, with occasional versions appearing every few months. There were no releases in the two months before today(September 9, 2025), with one version released in June, 2025.
