Transform ES2015 destructuring to ES5. This Babel plugin enables the use of ES2015 destructuring features like object and array destructuring in environments that do not natively support them. It rewrites destructuring syntax into equivalent ES5 code, ensuring broader browser compatibility. It is crucial for projects targeting older browsers needing ES2015 syntax that includes destructuring operations. Using this plugin helps maintain code readability while supporting wider compatibility.
The babel-plugin-transform-es2015-destructuring npm package saw active releases from October 2015 to February 2017, with a peak in November 2015. After February 2017, the package had sporadic releases until the end of 2017. From January 2018 to August 2025, there were no new versions published, indicating the package has been inactive for several years.
Babel-plugin-transform-es2015-destructuring downloads show variability. After a period of relative stability, downloads rose sharply mid-2025, peaking in July. August saw a decrease, and September's partial data indicates a significant drop, although the month is not yet complete.
