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@vanilla-extract/cssvsstyled-components
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Weekly Downloads Leader
styled-components5.9M/wk
Security Grade Leader
Equal Rating100/100
TypeScript Ready
Both Native
| Specification | @vanilla-extract/cssv1.21.3 | styled-componentsv6.6.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly Downloads | 1.7M | 5.9MWinner |
| Unpacked Size | 384.3 KB | 2.08 MB |
| 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 Type | MITPERMISSIVE | MITPERMISSIVE |
| Direct Dependencies | 11 | 5 |
| Active Maintainers | 5 | 3 |
| Last Release | Oct 8, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Install Command | npm i @vanilla-extract/css | npm i styled-components |
| Full Security Report | View @vanilla-extract/css Audit | View styled-components Audit |
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