babel-plugin-named-asset-import transforms named imports of asset files (like images or fonts) into their resolved URLs during the Babel compilation process. This allows developers to directly import assets by name in their JavaScript or TypeScript code, simplifying asset management and improving code readability. The plugin handles the resolution and replacement, making it easier to work with static assets within a modern JavaScript development workflow. It's particularly useful in projects leveraging bundlers like Webpack or Parcel.
The babel-plugin-named-asset-import npm package had sporadic releases between February 2018 and December 2021. Release frequency varied from 0 to 2 releases per month. The most recent release was version 0.3.8 in December 2021. There have been no releases since then, including the current year, 2025, up to September.
Babel-plugin-named-asset-import saw fluctuating npm downloads from March 2024 to September 2025. Downloads peaked in June 2025 at over 19 million. August 2025 saw 14.4 million downloads. September 2025 downloads are incomplete, showing only 4.3 million so far.
