parse5 is a fast and spec-compliant HTML5 parsing and serialization library. It's perfect for tooling like linters, transformers, and static analysis tools that need to understand HTML structure. It offers full support for HTML5 features, error recovery, and tree manipulation. parse5 consistently produces accurate and reliable parsing results, making it a dependable choice for any project requiring robust HTML processing.
Parse5's release frequency has varied significantly since its initial releases in 2013. There were bursts of activity followed by periods of inactivity. Releases were most frequent in 2013-2016, then slowed. Since 2017, releases have become less frequent, with occasional versions appearing a few months per year. The latest version available is v8.0.0, released in July 2025.
Parse5 npm package downloads show significant growth between February 2024 and July 2025, peaking at over 264 million downloads in June and July 2025. While August 2025 data is incomplete, downloads stand at 167 million, suggesting a potential dip or incomplete data collection for the month.
