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D3 vs Recharts

Side-by-side NPM package comparison

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  1. d3

    Data-Driven Documents

    Downloads unavailable · 89.8 KB gzip · Health 43/100

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  2. recharts

    React charts

    Downloads unavailable · 148.0 KB gzip · Health 67/100

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Choosing between D3 and Recharts? Here's a data-driven comparison based on real npm data — downloads, bundle size, health scores, and more — to help you decide which package fits your project best.

Downloads & Popularity

Weekly download data is unavailable for D3. Weekly download data is unavailable for Recharts. Missing data is not zero downloads. We cannot compare download activity until all counts are available.

Bundle Size

D3 has the smallest gzipped bundle at 89.8 KB. Recharts comes in at 148.0 KB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.

Health Score Comparison

Recharts has an overall health score of 67/100 (good), with strong maintenance, security scores. D3 has an overall health score of 43/100 (moderate), with strong security scores. Health scores are calculated from maintenance activity, code quality, security posture, popularity, and stability metrics. Download data is incomplete; these composite scores include a fallback popularity input and should not determine an overall winner.

When to Choose Each

Choose D3 if you value strong security track record. Choose Recharts if you value actively maintained, strong security track record.

Our Verdict

Download data is incomplete for this comparison of D3 and Recharts. We are not selecting an overall winner from incomplete metrics. Compare the available bundle, maintenance, and quality information against your project's requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is d3 better than recharts?
It depends on your needs. D3 has a health score of 43/100 while Recharts scores 67/100. Weekly download data is incomplete, so no popularity ranking is available. Consider your specific requirements — bundle size, community support, and feature set — to decide which is the better fit.
Which has a smaller bundle size, d3 or recharts?
D3 has the smaller gzipped bundle at 89.8 KB. A smaller bundle means faster load times for your users, which can positively impact SEO and user experience.
How many developers use d3 vs recharts?
Weekly download data is incomplete, so no popularity ranking is available. Download counts reflect package installations, not unique developers.
Which is better maintained, d3 or recharts?
Recharts has a maintenance score of 100/100. D3 scores 20/100 and Recharts scores 100/100 on maintenance.

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