Best Best npm Packages 2026
The #1 best npm packages in 2026 is @supabase/supabase-js with a Nerq Trust Score of 90/100 (A+), based on Nerq's independent analysis of 50 best npm packages across 5 trust dimensions. Rankings update daily — last updated: 2026-05-03.
According to Nerq's analysis, the top 5 best npm packages by trust score are: 1. @supabase/supabase-js (90/100), 2. @algolia/monitoring (89/100), 3. @capacitor/cli (89/100), 4. @clickhouse/client (89/100), 5. @posthog/types (89/100). Nerq Trust Scores range from 84 to 90 among the top 50. Scores are based on 5 independent trust dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption. Updated daily.
| # | Name | Trust | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @supabase/supabase-js | 90 | A+ |
| 2 | @algolia/monitoring | 89 | A |
| 3 | @capacitor/cli | 89 | A |
| 4 | @clickhouse/client | 89 | A |
| 5 | @posthog/types | 89 | A |
| 6 | @supabase/ssr | 89 | A |
| 7 | @segment/analytics-next | 89 | A |
| 8 | axios | 87 | A |
| 9 | @posthog/ai | 87 | A |
| 10 | @amplitude/experiment-node-server | 87 | A |
Top 50 Best npm Packages by Nerq Trust Score
| # | Name | Trust | Grade | Stars | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @supabase/supabase-js | 90 | A+ | 12765.7k | Isomorphic Javascript SDK for Supabase |
| 2 | @algolia/monitoring | 89 | A | 3253.3k | JavaScript client for monitoring |
| 3 | @capacitor/cli | 89 | A | 1385.1k | Capacitor: Cross-platform apps with JavaScript and the web |
| 4 | @clickhouse/client | 89 | A | 1198.0k | Official JS client for ClickHouse DB - Node.js implementation |
| 5 | @posthog/types | 89 | A | 2193.6k | Type definitions for the PostHog JavaScript SDK |
| 6 | @supabase/ssr | 89 | A | 1716.5k | Use the Supabase JavaScript library in popular server-side rendering (SSR) frameworks. |
| 7 | @segment/analytics-next | 89 | A | 1022.3k | Analytics Next (aka Analytics 2.0) is the latest version of Segment’s JavaScript SDK - enabling you ... |
| 8 | axios | 87 | A | 82958.9k | Promise based HTTP client for the browser and node.js |
| 9 | @posthog/ai | 87 | A | 172.8k | PostHog Node.js AI integrations |
| 10 | @amplitude/experiment-node-server | 87 | A | 141.0k | Javascript Server SDK for Amplitude Experiment |
| 11 | @algolia/autocomplete-js | 87 | A | 140.2k | Fast and fully-featured autocomplete JavaScript library. |
| 12 | logrocket | 87 | A | 536.8k | JavaScript SDK for [LogRocket](https://logrocket.com/) |
| 13 | @amplitude/analytics-node | 87 | A | 532.2k | Official Amplitude SDK for NodeJS |
| 14 | cesium | 87 | A | 117.2k | CesiumJS is a JavaScript library for creating 3D globes and 2D maps in a web browser without a plugi... |
| 15 | smartystreets-javascript-sdk | 87 | A | 107.7k | Quick and easy Smarty address validation. Written in TypeScript with bundled type declarations. |
| 16 | globals | 87 | A | 148650.6k | Global identifiers from different JavaScript environments |
| 17 | @opentelemetry/instrumentation-http | 87 | A | 14475.6k | OpenTelemetry instrumentation for `node:http` and `node:https` http client and server modules |
| 18 | @babel/types | 87 | A | 75682.3k | Babel Types is a Lodash-esque utility library for AST nodes |
| 19 | livekit-client | 87 | A | 698.7k | JavaScript/TypeScript client SDK for LiveKit |
| 20 | apify-client | 87 | A | 173.7k | Apify API client for JavaScript |
| 21 | @daily-co/daily-js | 87 | A | 231.8k | Please check our [our documentation site](https://docs.daily.co/) to get started. If you're building... |
| 22 | bare-fs | 86 | A | 15479.2k | Native file system operations for Javascript |
| 23 | @smithy/hash-node | 86 | A | 35436.4k | [](https://www.npmjs.com/pa... |
| 24 | @storyblok/js | 86 | A | 151.4k | SDK to integrate Storyblok into your project using JavaScript. |
| 25 | fastify | 86 | A | 4810.6k | Fast and low overhead web framework, for Node.js |
| 26 | @cloudflare/workerd-linux-64 | 86 | A | 4304.2k | 👷 workerd for Linux 64-bit, Cloudflare's JavaScript/Wasm Runtime |
| 27 | @graphql-codegen/typed-document-node | 86 | A | 4052.9k | GraphQL Code Generator plugin for generating ready-to-use TypedDocumentNode based on GraphQL operati... |
| 28 | @smithy/node-http-handler | 86 | A | 42386.8k | Provides a way to make requests |
| 29 | @smithy/hash-stream-node | 86 | A | 16015.1k | [](https://www.npmjs... |
| 30 | undici | 86 | A | 53801.1k | An HTTP/1.1 client, written from scratch for Node.js |
| 31 | eslint-config-standard | 86 | A | 1429.3k | JavaScript Standard Style - ESLint Shareable Config |
| 32 | @azure/core-rest-pipeline | 86 | A | 10235.9k | Isomorphic client library for making HTTP requests in node.js and browser. |
| 33 | @hapi/hoek | 86 | A | 11938.7k | General purpose node utilities |
| 34 | @aws-sdk/client-sso | 85 | A | 30746.6k | AWS SDK for JavaScript Sso Client for Node.js, Browser and React Native |
| 35 | @aws-sdk/util-user-agent-node | 85 | A | 46803.5k | [](https://www.... |
| 36 | @electric-sql/pglite | 85 | A | 5345.6k | PGlite is a WASM Postgres build packaged into a TypeScript client library that enables you to run Po... |
| 37 | firebase | 85 | A | 4966.2k | Firebase JavaScript library for web and Node.js |
| 38 | @opentelemetry/auto-instrumentations-node | 85 | A | 3976.4k | Metapackage which bundles opentelemetry node core and contrib instrumentations |
| 39 | @shopify/shopify-api | 85 | A | 268.2k | Shopify API Library for Node - accelerate development with support for authentication, graphql proxy... |
| 40 | eslint | 85 | A | 86074.1k | An AST-based pattern checker for JavaScript. |
| 41 | @aws-sdk/client-s3 | 85 | A | 17466.3k | AWS SDK for JavaScript S3 Client for Node.js, Browser and React Native |
| 42 | @aws-sdk/client-sts | 85 | A | 13917.6k | AWS SDK for JavaScript Sts Client for Node.js, Browser and React Native |
| 43 | hls.js | 85 | A | 2827.5k | JavaScript HLS client using MediaSourceExtension |
| 44 | @module-federation/node | 85 | A | 1554.2k | Module Federation helper for Node |
| 45 | lottie-web | 85 | A | 2128.8k | After Effects plugin for exporting animations to SVG + JavaScript or canvas + JavaScript |
| 46 | google-auth-library | 84 | A- | 35986.0k | Google APIs Authentication Client Library for Node.js |
| 47 | polished | 84 | A- | 4153.8k | A lightweight toolset for writing styles in Javascript. |
| 48 | superagent | 84 | A- | 7437.2k | elegant & feature rich browser / node HTTP with a fluent API |
| 49 | libphonenumber-js | 84 | A- | 12191.2k | A simpler (and smaller) rewrite of Google Android's libphonenumber library in javascript |
| 50 | msw | 84 | A- | 10006.6k | Seamless REST/GraphQL API mocking library for browser and Node.js. |
How We Rank Best npm Packages
These best npm packages are ranked by Nerq Trust Score, which evaluates security, maintenance, community adoption, and transparency across multiple data points. Only entities with a trust score of 30 or above are included. Scores are updated continuously as new data becomes available.
FAQ
What are the best best npm packages in 2026?
Based on Nerq Trust Scores, the top-ranked best npm packages are listed above, scored on security, activity, documentation, and community metrics.
How are best npm packages ranked?
Nerq ranks tools using Trust Score v2, which combines security analysis, maintenance activity, documentation quality, and community adoption signals.
Are these best npm packages safe to use?
Each tool has an individual safety report. Click any tool name to see its detailed trust analysis.
What does a Nerq Trust Score of A mean?
An A grade (80-89) means the entity has strong signals across security, maintenance, documentation, and community adoption. A+ (90-100) is the highest possible rating.
How does Nerq evaluate best npm packages?
Nerq analyzes best npm packages across multiple dimensions including security vulnerabilities, license compliance, maintenance activity, documentation quality, and community adoption. Each dimension is scored independently and combined into an overall Trust Score (0-100).