Got's release frequency peaked in 2015 and 2020, with multiple versions monthly. There were periods of high activity followed by lulls. Releases have become less frequent since 2021. The most recent release was August 2025, version 14.4.8. The package had no versions released during September in the year 2024 and 2023.
Got is a powerful and user-friendly HTTP request client for Node.js. It simplifies making network requests with features like request retries, redirects, streams, and a clean API. Designed for both humans and robots, Got boasts excellent security defaults, including protection against many common vulnerabilities. It's a modern alternative to the built-in http module and other request libraries, offering superior performance and developer experience. Got supports Promises and async/await for elegant asynchronous code.
Got's npm package downloads experienced significant growth from March 2024 to July 2025, peaking at over 120 million. After July 2025 they decreased considerably. The incomplete data for September 2025 indicates a sharp decline, suggesting a potential shift in usage trends or other factors influencing downloads.
