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@tanstack/react-queryvsswr

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Weekly Downloads Leader
@tanstack/react-query40.1M/wk
Security Grade Leader
Equal Rating100/100
TypeScript Ready
Both Native
Specification
@tanstack/react-queryv5.104.5
swrv2.5.1
Weekly Downloads40.1MWinner11.4M
Unpacked Size1.71 MB312.8 KB
Security Grade
A+(100/100)
A+(100/100)
Lifecycle Scripts Clean (No scripts) Clean (No scripts)
TypeScript Support Built-in Types (.d.ts) Built-in Types (.d.ts)
License TypeMITPERMISSIVEMITPERMISSIVE
Direct Dependencies12
Active Maintainers33
Last ReleaseOct 19, 2026Aug 12, 2026
Install Commandnpm i @tanstack/react-querynpm i swr
Full Security ReportView @tanstack/react-query AuditView swr Audit
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which package is more popular, @tanstack/react-query or swr?
@tanstack/react-query is currently more popular with higher weekly downloads (40.1M/week) compared to swr (11.4M/week).
Which has better supply chain security, @tanstack/react-query or swr?
@tanstack/react-query has a security score of 100/100 (Grade A+), while swr holds 100/100 (Grade A+). Both packages have equal security standings.
Do @tanstack/react-query and swr provide TypeScript definitions?
@tanstack/react-query includes built-in TypeScript types, while swr includes native TypeScript definitions.
What licenses do @tanstack/react-query and swr use?
@tanstack/react-query is published under the MIT license (PERMISSIVE), and swr is licensed under MIT (PERMISSIVE).