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Alpinejs vs Htmx

Compare exact npm versions, dated downloads and versioned bundle measurements, with sources and retrieval times. Missing evidence stays unavailable. These facts do not establish interchangeability, compatibility, code quality or security. Check each project’s documentation and test the behavior your task requires.

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Package evidence
Factalpinejshtmx
Analyzed version3.17.50.0.2
npm downloads
945,603

2026-11-04 through 2026-11-10 (inclusive)

Source

Retrieved: 2026-11-12T03:11:52.564Z

All versions; includes CI and repeat downloads, not unique users.

271

2026-11-04 through 2026-11-10 (inclusive)

Source

Retrieved: 2026-11-12T03:11:52.473Z

All versions; includes CI and repeat downloads, not unique users.

Browser bundle
18.6 KB gzip

53.3 KB minified

Bundlephobia minified + gzip

Version 3.17.5

Source

Retrieved: 2026-11-12T03:11:52.481Z

Synthetic default-entry browser bundle; imports, plugins, runtime and bundler settings change app output.

1.3 KB gzip

2.9 KB minified

Bundlephobia minified + gzip

Version 0.0.2

Source

Retrieved: 2026-11-12T03:11:52.671Z

Synthetic default-entry browser bundle; imports, plugins, runtime and bundler settings change app output.

Version released
2026-10-20T20:51:04.259Z

Version 3.17.5

Source

Retrieved: 2026-11-12T03:11:52.265Z

Publisher-declared metadata; not an independent code audit.

2016-06-21T16:03:44.774Z

Version 0.0.2

Source

Retrieved: 2026-11-12T03:11:52.345Z

Publisher-declared metadata; not an independent code audit.

Registry modified
2026-10-20T20:51:05.153Z

Version 3.17.5

Source

Retrieved: 2026-11-12T03:11:52.265Z

Registry document modification, not necessarily a code release.

2022-06-18T22:08:10.643Z

Version 0.0.2

Source

Retrieved: 2026-11-12T03:11:52.345Z

Registry document modification, not necessarily a code release.

Declared license
MIT

Version 3.17.5

Source

Retrieved: 2026-11-12T03:11:52.265Z

Publisher-declared metadata; not an independent code audit.

MIT

Version 0.0.2

Source

Retrieved: 2026-11-12T03:11:52.345Z

Publisher-declared metadata; not an independent code audit.

Registry-declared types
Unavailable

Version 3.17.5

Source

Retrieved: 2026-11-12T03:11:52.265Z

Publisher-declared metadata; not an independent code audit.

Unavailable

Version 0.0.2

Source

Retrieved: 2026-11-12T03:11:52.345Z

Publisher-declared metadata; not an independent code audit.

npm unpacked size
675.6 KB

Version 3.17.5

Source

Retrieved: 2026-11-12T03:11:52.265Z

npm unpacked archive size; not a browser bundle measurement.

Unavailable

Version 0.0.2

Source

Retrieved: 2026-11-12T03:11:52.345Z

Publisher-declared metadata; not an independent code audit.

Security advisories
Not checked

Retrieved: Unavailable

No advisory service is queried. Not checked does not mean safe.

Not checked

Retrieved: Unavailable

No advisory service is queried. Not checked does not mean safe.

Analyzed versions follow the latest npm dist-tag at acquisition. Compatibility has not been verified.

  • alpinejs: The rugged, minimal JavaScript framework
  • htmx: Use Javascript in place of PHP

Comparable observations

alpinejs has the highest recorded download count for this period. Downloads do not measure suitability.

htmx has the smallest measured gzip size. Package roles and app output may differ.

Compare alpinejs, htmx using the recorded facts above. These npm names may represent different tools, runtimes or libraries. Check each project's documentation and test the required behavior before treating packages as substitutes.

Download observations

alpinejs has the highest recorded download count for this period. Downloads do not measure suitability.

Bundle measurement

htmx has the smallest measured gzip size. Package roles and app output may differ.

Release and declaration limits

A version release date records publication. Registry modification can reflect metadata changes. Declared type paths and licenses come from publisher metadata; neither establishes code quality, runtime support or compatibility.

How to decide

There is no overall winner from these metrics. Match the package’s documented purpose, supported environment and APIs to your task, then test the imports and behavior your application needs. Security advisories are not checked here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do download counts identify the best package?
No. Counts cover the displayed period and all versions, including repeat and automated downloads. They do not measure unique developers, code quality or fitness for your task.
Can these bundle sizes predict my application size?
Bundlephobia measures a synthetic default-entry browser bundle for the displayed version. Imports, plugins, runtime and bundler settings change app output. Unavailable measurements are not zero bytes.
Does Not checked mean there are no vulnerabilities?
No. PkgPulse does not query an advisory service. Not checked is distinct from a verified source reporting zero advisories, and neither guarantees safety.

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