@storybook/react is the core package for building UI components in isolation using Storybook, specifically tailored for React projects. It provides the foundational API and utilities necessary to create, organize, and view stories for your React components. Use it to develop, test, and document your UI in a structured and interactive environment outside of your main application. It promotes component-driven development and improved collaboration.
@storybook/react's release frequency has varied since 2017. There were bursts of releases (e.g., Aug 2020, Aug 2023) and periods of fewer or no releases (e.g., July 2018, May 2019). Releases have continued through August 2025, but at a slower pace than previous peaks, with the latest versions in the 9.1.x range.
@storybook/react downloads show a generally increasing trend from February 2024 (3.7M) to July 2025 (33.9M). There's a significant jump from February to March 2024. August 2025's partial data indicates a lower download count (24.5M) compared to recent months, likely due to the month not being complete.
