secure-compare offers constant-time string comparison to mitigate timing attacks. It's crucial for security-sensitive applications where subtle timing differences in string comparisons could leak information. Unlike standard string comparison, which stops at the first mismatch, this library ensures all characters are always compared, making timing analysis significantly harder. It's perfect for comparing passwords, API keys, or any secret values. Easy to integrate and a vital tool for enhancing application security against timing-based vulnerabilities.
The secure-compare npm package had sparse releases. It was released in December 2014 (version 0.9.0) and March 2015 (version 3.0.1). Since March 2015, there have been no further releases up to September 2025. The package appears to be inactive for over 10 years.
Secure-compare npm package downloads show a general upward trend from March 2024 to August 2025, ranging from approximately 7.8 million to 15 million. September 2025 data is incomplete but currently shows 1.7 million downloads, suggesting continued high usage.
