eslint-config-next provides a curated set of ESLint rules optimized for Next.js projects. It enforces best practices for React, Next.js specific features like API routes and image optimization, and helps maintain clean and consistent code. By extending this configuration, developers can readily catch potential issues, improve code quality, and guarantee adherence to Next.js development guidelines, simplifying project setup and fostering maintainability. This configuration is maintained by Vercel.
Releases of eslint-config-next were frequent, especially from late 2021 through 2025. Release count peaked in March 2025 (12 versions). The package saw consistent updates, including minor and major version increments. The most recent releases occurred in August 2025, with versions reaching 15.5.2. There have been no releases in September 2025 so far.
Eslint-config-next downloads show a general upward trend from March 2024 to August 2025, peaking in July 2025 at over 34 million. There's a noticeable jump in downloads starting in March 2025. September 2025 downloads are incomplete but indicate a potentially lower figure compared to recent months.