Jest-image-snapshot is a Jest matcher that performs image comparisons. It's invaluable for visual regression testing, ensuring UI elements render consistently across releases. It captures snapshots of components or entire screens and compares them against baseline images. When discrepancies are found, it highlights the differences, simplifying identification and resolution of visual bugs. It integrates seamlessly into your Jest workflow, safeguarding your UI's integrity.
Jest-image-snapshot releases have been sporadic. Activity peaked in 2017 and 2020, with several months seeing multiple releases. There were periods of inactivity, particularly throughout 2021, 2023, and 2024. So far in 2025, there have only been two releases, both in May. The most recent release was version 6.5.1.
Jest-image-snapshot downloads show a generally upward trend from March 2024 to July 2025, peaking at over 3 million. There's a noticeable surge in the last few months of 2024, followed by continued growth into 2025. August 2025 downloads are lower, but incomplete.
