React (software)

JavaScript library for building user interfaces ReactOriginal authorJordan WalkeDevelopersMeta and communityReleaseMay 29, 2013; 13 years ago (2013-05-29)Stable release(s)19.2.8 / 21 July 2026; 49 days ago (21 July 2026)Preview release(s)19.0.0-rc.1 / November 14, 2024; 21 months ago (2024-11-14) Written inJavaScriptPlatformWeb platformTypeJavaScript libraryLicenseMIT LicenseWebsitereact.dev Repositorygithub.com/react/react React (also known as React.js or ReactJS) is a free and open-source front-end JavaScript library that aims to make building user interfaces based on components more "seamless". It is maintained by a community of individual developers and companies and governed by the React Foundation, an independent foundation hosted by the Linux Foundation. According to the 2025 Stack Overflow Developer Survey, React is one of the most commonly used web technologies. React can be used to develop single-page, mobile, or server-rendered applications with frameworks like Next.js and React Router. Because React is only concerned with the user interface and rendering components to the DOM, React applications often rely on libraries for routing and other client-side functionality. A