A tiny (118 bytes), secure URL-friendly unique string ID generator
- Weekly Downloads
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- Bundle (gzip)
- 517.0 B
- Updated
- Vulns
- 0
Comparison guide
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Nanoid leads across all categories in this comparison. Check the detailed metrics below to see how each package performs for your specific needs.
A tiny (118 bytes), secure URL-friendly unique string ID generator
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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.
Nanoid and Uuid both have 0 weekly downloads, indicating equal adoption in the ecosystem.
Nanoid has the smallest gzipped bundle at 517.0 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 67/100 (good), with strong maintenance, security scores. Health scores are calculated from maintenance activity, code quality, security posture, popularity, and stability metrics.
Choose Nanoid if you value minimal bundle footprint, actively maintained, strong security track record. Choose Uuid if you value minimal bundle footprint, actively maintained, strong security track record.
Both Nanoid and Uuid are solid choices for JavaScript development. Nanoid has the edge in overall health score (67/100), while each package brings unique strengths to the table. Evaluate them based on your project's priorities — whether that's community size, bundle efficiency, or maintenance activity — and choose the one that aligns best with your requirements.
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