fast-xml-parser is a blazing-fast XML parser for JavaScript. It converts XML data into JSON-like objects, offering a simpler way to access and manipulate XML content. Ideal for performance-sensitive applications, it boasts speed improvements over traditional parsers. The library supports various options for customizing parsing behavior and handling different XML structures. It's also memory efficient, making it suitable for processing large XML files without excessive resource consumption.
Fast-xml-parser's release frequency peaked in 2018, notably in March with 8 versions. Releases were consistent until 2023, with occasional months having no versions. 2024 saw sparse updates. February 2025 had a surge of 11 versions including v5.0.0. Since then, releases have been less frequent with no releases in July and August 2025.
Fast-xml-parser's npm downloads show consistent growth from March 2024 (54M) to August 2025 (158M). A notable spike occurred in October 2024, exceeding 100M. September 2025 shows a significant drop, but data is incomplete as it is the current month.
