eslint-plugin-jest enhances your Jest testing workflow by providing ESLint rules specifically tailored for Jest. It helps ensure best practices in your tests, such as proper assertion usage, avoiding side effects, and maintaining code clarity. This plugin catches common testing errors and encourages writing more maintainable and reliable Jest tests. Using this plugin can significantly improve the quality and readability of your Jest test suites while reducing potential bugs. It's a valuable tool for any project utilizing Jest for testing.
The eslint-plugin-jest package has been actively maintained since its initial release in November 2016. Release frequency peaked in 2018 and 2019, with a high of 17 versions in July 2019. While releases have become less consistent in recent years, there were 9 new versions in June 2025. The last recorded month with activity is July 2025 where no new versions had been released.
Eslint-plugin-jest downloads showed strong growth from February 2024 to July 2025, peaking at over 67 million in June 2025. August 2025 downloads are significantly lower, likely due to the month being incomplete as of August 25th. The package is very popular and heavily used by developers.
