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Comparison guide

Date-fns vs Moment

Side-by-side NPM package comparison

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  1. date-fns

    Modern JavaScript date utility library

    Downloads unavailable · 17.1 KB gzip · Health 55/100

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  2. moment

    Parse, validate, manipulate, and display dates

    Downloads unavailable · 19.8 KB gzip · Health 61/100

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Choosing between Date-fns and Moment? 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 Date-fns. Weekly download data is unavailable for Moment. Missing data is not zero downloads. We cannot compare download activity until all counts are available.

Bundle Size

Date-fns has the smallest gzipped bundle at 17.1 KB. Moment comes in at 19.8 KB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.

Health Score Comparison

Moment has an overall health score of 61/100 (good), with strong maintenance, security scores. Date-fns has an overall health score of 55/100 (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 Date-fns if you value strong security track record. Choose Moment if you value strong security track record.

Our Verdict

Download data is incomplete for this comparison of Date-fns and Moment. 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 date-fns better than moment?
It depends on your needs. Date-fns has a health score of 55/100 while Moment scores 61/100. 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, date-fns or moment?
Date-fns has the smaller gzipped bundle at 17.1 KB. A smaller bundle means faster load times for your users, which can positively impact SEO and user experience.
How many developers use date-fns vs moment?
Weekly download data is incomplete, so no popularity ranking is available. Download counts reflect package installations, not unique developers.
Which is better maintained, date-fns or moment?
Moment has a maintenance score of 80/100. Date-fns scores 60/100 and Moment scores 80/100 on maintenance.

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