gulp-uglify minifies your JavaScript code within your Gulp build process. It leverages UglifyJS under the hood, optimizing your scripts for production by removing whitespace, shortening variable names, and applying other techniques to significantly reduce file size. This plugin seamlessly integrates into your Gulp workflows, enabling effortless JavaScript compression and improved website loading speeds. A must-have for any project aiming to optimize front-end performance by minimizing JavaScript payload.
The npm package gulp-uglify had frequent releases between 2013 and 2019, with peaks in 2013-2015 and 2017. Since March 2019, there have been no new releases. The initial versions were released in July 2013, and the last version, "3.0.2", was released in March 2019. The package appears to be inactive for over six years.
Gulp-uglify downloads show fluctuations but remained relatively stable in 2024, peaking in October and November. 2025 saw a similar pattern until June's significant spike. July's downloads remained high. August saw a decrease, while September is showing a lower number of downloads compared to June or July, though the month isn't complete.