cross-fetch is a JavaScript library providing a fetch API that works consistently across Node.js and browser environments. It addresses the inconsistencies between the native fetch implementations, offering a unified interface for making HTTP requests. This package simplifies development by eliminating environment-specific code and ensuring predictable behavior regardless of the platform. cross-fetch enhances portability and maintainability, streamlining your workflow.
Cross-fetch's release frequency is sporadic. Initial rapid releases in 2017 slowed significantly after 2019. There were periods of no releases for extended times, interspersed with occasional single or multiple releases. Months with releases tend to have only one version but significant releases such as in March 2021 with 4 versions or July 2023 with 3 versions. The latest data indicates no releases in the months leading up to September 2025.
Cross-fetch npm package downloads show strong growth from March 2024 (44.9M) to August 2025 (85.6M). Downloads are exceptionally high in June (90.5M) and July (91.6M) of 2025. September 2025 data is incomplete and shows a significant drop, likely due to the month not being finished yet.
