debounce delays a function's execution until after a specified wait time has elapsed since the last time the function was invoked. It's invaluable for performance optimization, particularly in event-driven scenarios like handling user input (e.g., search bars, resizing). By preventing excessive calls, debounce reduces resource consumption and improves responsiveness. Simple to use, it wraps your function and ensures it's only executed after the user has stopped performing the action for the given duration.
The debounce npm package has seen sporadic releases since its initial versions in August 2013. There were periods of no releases lasting years, followed by single releases in certain months. Release activity picked up in 2023 and 2024 with multiple versions being published, but no releases have happened in the first seven months of 2025.
Debounce npm package downloads show a strong upward trend from February 2024 to July 2025, peaking at over 44 million. Download numbers were relatively stable in 2024. There was consistent growth in 2025 till July. August 2025 downloads are significantly lower, at approximately 38 million, but the month is not yet complete.
