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Comparison guide

@visx/visx vs Nivo

Side-by-side NPM package comparison

Quick Verdict

Smallest Bundle

Nivo

82.1 KB gzipped

Most Popular

@visx/visx

117.4K weekly downloads

Best Maintained

@visx/visx

60/100 maintenance score

Highest Quality

@visx/visx

50/100 quality score

Overall Pick

@visx/visx

Best all-around based on popularity, size, maintenance & quality

  1. @visx/visx

    One stop install for all visx packages

    117.4K weekly downloads · 157.9 KB gzip · Health 69/100

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  2. nivo

    <img alt="nivo" src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/plouc/nivo/master/nivo.png" width="216" height="68"/>

    4.8K weekly downloads · 82.1 KB gzip · Health 49/100

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Choosing between @visx/visx and Nivo? 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

@visx/visx leads with 117.4K weekly downloads — roughly 24.5x more. Nivo has 4.8K weekly downloads. Higher download counts generally indicate broader community adoption and a larger ecosystem of tutorials, plugins, and support.

Bundle Size

Nivo has the smallest gzipped bundle at 82.1 KB. @visx/visx comes in at 157.9 KB. A smaller bundle size means faster page loads, which improves user experience and Core Web Vitals scores.

Health Score Comparison

@visx/visx has an overall health score of 69/100 (good), with strong security, popularity scores. Nivo has an overall health score of 49/100 (moderate), with strong security scores. Health scores are calculated from maintenance activity, code quality, security posture, popularity, and stability metrics.

When to Choose Each

Choose @visx/visx if you value strong security track record. Choose Nivo if you value strong security track record.

Our Verdict

Both @visx/visx and Nivo are solid choices for JavaScript development. @visx/visx has the edge in overall health score (69/100), 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is @visx/visx better than nivo?
It depends on your needs. @visx/visx has a health score of 69/100 while Nivo scores 49/100. @visx/visx has more recorded weekly downloads (117.4K). Consider your specific requirements — bundle size, community support, and feature set — to decide which is the better fit.
Which has a smaller bundle size, @visx/visx or nivo?
Nivo has the smaller gzipped bundle at 82.1 KB. A smaller bundle means faster load times for your users, which can positively impact SEO and user experience.
How many developers use @visx/visx vs nivo?
@visx/visx has more recorded weekly downloads (117.4K). Download counts reflect package installations, not unique developers.
Which is better maintained, @visx/visx or nivo?
@visx/visx has a maintenance score of 60/100. @visx/visx scores 60/100 and Nivo scores 20/100 on maintenance.

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