express-session creates a session middleware for Express.js, enabling session support in your web applications. It allows you to store user data on the server, identified by a unique session ID stored in a cookie on the client's browser. This simplifies managing user authentication, authorization, and persistent state across requests, offering customizable options for cookie settings, session storage, and security. It enhances web app security and user experience.
Express-session's release frequency has significantly decreased since its initial burst in 2014. The package saw frequent updates throughout 2014, with several months having multiple releases. From 2018 to 2023, new versions were sparse. 2024 saw two releases after a long period of inactivity, and another in July 2025. The most recent data from September 2025 shows no new releases this month.
Express-session downloads show a generally increasing trend from March 2024 to August 2025, peaking at over 11 million. September 2025 downloads are significantly lower, likely due to incomplete data for the month as today is September 12th.
