Browserslist is a powerful tool that shares target browsers between different front-end tools. Configuration is shared through a Browserslist config file or environment variables, ensuring consistency. It helps manage browser compatibility for projects, optimizing output for relevant browser versions, reducing unnecessary polyfills and bloated code. Developers use it for tools like Autoprefixer, Babel, and ESLint, streamlining workflow and enhancing front-end optimization by specifying browser support.
Browserslist has had consistent releases since 2014, with peaks in 2017 and 2018. The release frequency varies, with some months having multiple versions and others none. In recent years (2023-2025), the releases have become less frequent, with occasional months having no new versions. August 2025 already has two new versions.
Browserslist downloads show a strong upward trend from February 2024 to July 2025. Starting at 68 million, downloads consistently increased, peaking at 348 million in July 2025. August 2025 shows a significant drop, but this is likely due to incomplete data for the current month.
