router is a lightweight and flexible routing library for Node.js applications. It simplifies the process of creating and managing routes for your server-side applications. This package offers a straightforward API for defining routes, handling different HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, etc.), and extracting parameters from URLs. Its minimalistic design promotes ease of use and integration with various frameworks and middleware. A good option for projects that require a simple and efficient routing solution.
The router npm package has seen inconsistent release frequency since its inception in 2011. Releases were frequent in 2011 and 2012, followed by a long period of inactivity until 2015. Releases continued sporadically until 2023. A new version 2.0.0 was released in September 2024 before 2.1.0 and 2.2.0 released in February and March 2025. There have been no releases since March 2025.
Router's npm package downloads show a significant upward trend. Starting from ~1.7 million in March 2024, downloads steadily increased, reaching a peak of ~46.6 million in August 2025. September 2025 data is incomplete but indicates a potential decrease from the previous month's high.
