babel-plugin-transform-exponentiation-operator is a Babel plugin that transforms the ES2016 exponentiation operator (**) into ES5-compatible code. By using this plugin, developers can write code with the modern exponentiation operator while ensuring compatibility with older JavaScript environments. Installation is straightforward via npm or yarn, and integration into a Babel configuration enables seamless transformation during the build process, broadening the reach of your JavaScript applications.
The babel-plugin-transform-exponentiation-operator npm package saw releases primarily between October 2015 and April 2017. The most active period was in 2015, with a gradual decline in releases thereafter. No new versions have been published since April 2017, indicating the package is no longer actively maintained or updated.
Babel-plugin-transform-exponentiation-operator downloads show fluctuations. After a period of relative stability around 5 million, downloads peaked in November 2024 and again in July 2025. August 2025 saw a drop, and September 2025 (incomplete data) downloads are significantly lower.
