The metascraper-image package has a fluctuating release frequency. Starting strong in late 2017, releases peaked in 2018-2021, with several months containing multiple versions. There's a noticeable decline in 2023 and 2024, and a slight uptick in early 2025. The releases appear to be less frequent in the later portion of the dataset. Today, September 11, 2025, shows one new version this month.
metascraper-image fetches the primary image URL from a target website. As part of the metascraper family, it leverages various strategies, including Open Graph, JSON-LD, and structured HTML parsing, to accurately identify the best image associated with the content. Ideal for enriching content previews and creating visually appealing link summaries, it's a reliable solution for extracting image data. It includes support for resolving relative URLs and handling different image formats, ensuring compatibility across diverse websites.
Metascraper-image downloads show growth, particularly in Q2 2025, peaking in June. July and August saw dips, but remain higher than 2024 levels. September 2025 downloads are incomplete and substantially lower, reflecting the partial month. Overall, the package exhibits increasing popularity.
