npm Download Charts Screensaver
The npm Download Charts screensaver ranks the most-downloaded JavaScript packages on npm on a live board, drawn key-less from the npm registry's public download-stats API. It's free, runs in your browser, and ESC exits.
How the npm Download Charts screensaver works
The saver fetches real weekly download counts for major npm packages from the registry's public API, with no key required.
Packages rank top to bottom by real download volume, with each bar sized to scale.
The board eases smoothly if the ranking shifts on refresh.
Readings refresh on a schedule to track real ecosystem activity.
A worked example
You'll see foundational packages — frameworks, build tools, utility libraries — trading the top spots, each bar reflecting real weekly download counts from the npm registry itself.
Settings & tips
- Accent recolours the bars.
- This tracks a curated set of major packages, not the entire registry.
- Download counts include automated installs, not just individual developers.
Frequently asked questions
- Is a key needed?
- No — the npm registry's public download-stats API is free and key-less.
- How is this different from GitHub Trending?
- GitHub Trending ranks repositories by star velocity; this ranks npm packages by real download volume — a different ecosystem and metric.
- Does a high download count mean high quality?
- Not necessarily — it reflects real usage volume, not a quality judgment.
- Is it free?
- Yes — free, no download, in your browser.