Faker is a popular JavaScript library that generates realistic fake data for various purposes, aiding in software development prototypes, testing, and data population. It can produce fake names, addresses, phone numbers, emails, images, and much more. This package simplifies creating datasets with diverse and relevant entries, crucial for testing edge cases and enhancing application resilience. Faker supports multiple locales and provides a consistent API, streamlining the generation of localized mock data.
The faker npm package had frequent releases between 2014 and 2015. There was a drop in release frequency between 2016 and 2019. It peaked again in 2020-2021 with versions 5.x. Since January 2022 (version 6.6.6), there have been no further releases until July 2025.
Faker's npm package downloads show a generally increasing trend. From March 2024 to August 2025, monthly downloads have fluctuated, reaching a peak in July 2025 at 10.4 million. August 2025 downloads are lower, but the month isn't complete. Overall, usage remains high, averaging around 8.9 million downloads per month.
