React-icons offers a comprehensive collection of popular icons as React components. This library simplifies icon integration into React projects by providing a vast selection of icons from various sources like Font Awesome, Material Design Icons, and more. Easily customize size, color, and style with standard React props, streamlining UI development and reducing the need for individual icon imports. A must-have for any React developer seeking a convenient and versatile icon solution.
The react-icons npm package has seen fluctuating release frequency since its inception in October 2015. It had bursts of releases in late 2015 and 2018. Release frequency has decreased over the years, with releases becoming less frequent, often only once or twice a year since 2020. There have been no releases since February 2025.
React-icons downloads show strong growth from March 2024 (5.9M) to August 2025 (50.1M, a large spike). Excluding August 2025, the trend is still upward, reaching 17.8M in July 2025. September 2025, with incomplete data, shows 15.8M downloads so far. The downloads are on an upward trend.
