Moment.js is a widely-used JavaScript library for parsing, validating, manipulating, and formatting dates and times. It simplifies working with dates across different browsers and environments. Comprehensive and easy to use, Moment.js supports internationalization and provides various formats for displaying dates and times, making it a valuable tool for developers building applications that require robust date handling capabilities. However, it is now considered a legacy project, and developers are encouraged to consider alternative libraries.
Moment.js releases were frequent from 2011 to 2018, with multiple versions in many months. Release frequency significantly decreased after 2018, with only a few months seeing new versions. The last release was in December 2023 (versions 2.30.0 and 2.30.1). There's been no release in 2024 or in the first seven months of 2025.
Moment's npm package downloads show a fluctuating trend. In 2024, downloads ranged from 79 million to 97 million. From January to July 2025, downloads increased reaching a peak of 113 million. August 2025 downloads are significantly lower, at 5 million, due to incomplete data for the current month.
