babel-plugin-external-helpers extracts Babel's helper functions into a single, reusable module. Instead of duplicating helper code in every compiled file, this plugin adds a dependency on a shared helper file. This reduces overall bundle size, especially in projects with many Babel-transformed files. Configure your build process to ensure the external helpers module is included in the final output for production. It's a simple way to optimize Babel's output and improve web performance.
The npm package babel-plugin-external-helpers had infrequent releases. Initial activity in August 2015 (4 releases) was followed by sporadic releases between January 2016 and January 2017. No releases occurred after version 6.22.0 in January 2017, indicating that the package has been inactive for over 8 years as of August 20, 2025.
Downloads of babel-plugin-external-helpers fluctuated throughout the provided period (Feb 2024 - Aug 2025). A significant peak occurred in November 2024. Downloads generally range between 130,000 and 200,000 per month, but the last two months (June and July 2025) show a notable increase. The current month's data (August 2025) is incomplete.
