The npm package babel-polyfill had frequent releases between October 2015 and August 2017, with a peak in November 2015. Release frequency significantly decreased after August 2017, with no releases from January 2018 to August 2025. The package appears to be inactive, as there have been no new versions published in over seven years.
babel-polyfill provides an elegant solution for ensuring JavaScript code compatibility across diverse environments. It emulates missing ES2015+ features in older browsers or JavaScript runtimes. By including it in a project, developers can seamlessly use features like Promises, Map, Set, and Symbol without worrying about browser support. Simply import it at the top of the application entry point. This package simplifies the workflow, allowing developers to focus on writing modern JavaScript, leaving compatibility handled by babel-polyfill.
Babel-polyfill downloads fluctuated between March 2024 and September 2025. Downloads generally ranged from 6 to 7 million monthly, with spikes in November 2024 and June/July 2025 exceeding 9 and 10 million, respectively. September 2025 shows a significantly lower download count midway through the month.
