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The React Framework

What it is

Used by some of the world's largest companies, Next.js enables you to create full-stack web applications by extending the latest React features, and integrating powerful Rust-based JavaScript tooling for the fastest builds. Visit our Learn Next.js course to get started with Next.js. Visit the Next.js Showcase to see more sites built with Next.js.

When to use it

Reach for next.js when you are choosing the foundation of a web app — framework, router, bundler or data layer — it's written in JavaScript and fits stacks tagged blog, browser, compiler, components.

Category
Frontend Frameworks
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Stars
143,470
Forks
32,798
Last push
today
Created
2016-10-05
Open issues
3,945
Website
nextjs.org
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Quick start

$ git clone https://github.com/vercel/next.js.git

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FAQ

What is next.js?

vercel/next.js is a frontend framework on GitHub: The React Framework Used by some of the world's largest companies, Next.js enables you to create full-stack web applications by extending the latest React features, and integrating powerful Rust-based JavaScript tooling for the fastest builds.

When should I use next.js?

Reach for next.js when you are choosing the foundation of a web app — framework, router, bundler or data layer — it's written in JavaScript and fits stacks tagged blog, browser, compiler, components.

What are the best alternatives to next.js?

Popular alternatives in Frontend Frameworks: react/react (252k★), sveltejs/svelte (88.7k★), vitejs/vite (83.9k★), withastro/astro (63.9k★), nuxt/nuxt (61.1k★).

Is next.js actively maintained?

vercel/next.js looks very actively maintained: the last push was today (2026-11-11), with 143,470 stars and 3,945 open issues.

What license does next.js use?

vercel/next.js is published under the MIT license. Check the repository's LICENSE file before commercial use.