The npm package babel-preset-es2016 saw its most active period in early 2016, with 10 releases in March of that year. Releases slowed significantly after April 2016, with only a few sporadic updates until April 2017. No new versions have been released since April 2017, indicating the package is likely no longer actively maintained.
babel-preset-es2016 is a Babel preset that compiles ECMAScript 2016 (ES7) features to ES5. It includes transforms for features like the exponentiation operator (**) and Array.prototype.includes(). Using this preset allows developers to write modern ES2016 code while ensuring compatibility with older browsers and JavaScript environments. It simplifies the configuration process by bundling necessary Babel plugins for ES2016 support.
Babel-preset-es2016 npm package downloads show fluctuating interest. Downloads peaked in July 2025 at 559,437 but have decreased significantly in August and September (partial data). Earlier months in 2025 generally show lower activity compared to late 2024 peaks, with a noticeable rise again in June 2025.
