nanoid
A tiny (117 bytes), secure URL-friendly unique string ID generator
Downloads unavailable · 511.0 B gzip · Health 67/100
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A tiny (117 bytes), secure URL-friendly unique string ID generator
Downloads unavailable · 511.0 B gzip · Health 67/100
Choosing between Nanoid and Uuid? 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.
Weekly download data is unavailable for Nanoid. Weekly download data is unavailable for Uuid. Missing data is not zero downloads. We cannot compare download activity until all counts are available.
Nanoid has the smallest gzipped bundle at 511.0 B. Uuid comes in at 3.8 KB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.
Nanoid has an overall health score of 67/100 (good), with strong maintenance, security scores. Uuid has an overall health score of 61/100 (good), with strong maintenance, 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.
Choose Nanoid if you value minimal bundle footprint, actively maintained, strong security track record. Choose Uuid if you value minimal bundle footprint, strong security track record.
Download data is incomplete for this comparison of Nanoid and Uuid. We are not selecting an overall winner from incomplete metrics. Compare the available bundle, maintenance, and quality information against your project's requirements.
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