React Router DOM is a fundamental library for building dynamic, client-side routing in React web applications. Examining versions 7.6.0 and 7.5.3 reveals subtle but crucial differences that developers should consider. Both versions maintain the core functionality of declarative routing and share identical development dependencies, including the build tool tsup, React and React DOM versions for testing, and TypeScript for type checking. They also have same peer dependencies which means they need at least React v18.
A primary difference lies in the react-router dependency versions. Version 7.6.0 depends on react-router version 7.6.0, while 7.5.3 depends on react-router 7.5.3. This indicates that version 7.6.0 likely includes bug fixes, performance improvements, or new features within the core react-router package itself. Developers should consult the react-router changelog (which is outside the scope of the information here) to understand the specifics of these changes.
Both versions are MIT licensed, ensuring open-source usage flexibility. The repository URL remains the same, pointing to the Remix Run's react-router GitHub project. The dist information shows they have the same fileCount and unpackedSize which suggests that the changes might be minimal at the file level and more focused on functionalities.
Crucially, the releaseDate differs significantly. Version 7.6.0 was released on May 8th, 2025, while version 7.5.3 was released almost two weeks prior, on April 28th, 2025. This makes the latest version (7.6.0) the preferable version. For developers, upgrading to 7.6.0 is generally recommended to leverage the latest improvements and bug fixes within the react-router ecosystem, contributing to a more stable and feature-rich routing experience.
The are not vulnerabilities for the version 7.6.0 of the package react-router-dom