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React Router Core vs React Router DOM: Web Navigation Tools

These packages work together to handle webpage navigation in React applications. React Router is the core routing library containing the main routing logic, while React Router DOM adds specific tools for web browsers. Most web developers only need to install react-router-dom, as it includes react-router as a dependency and provides all the necessary browser-specific components.

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Detailed Comparison

Technical Analysis

featureComparison

Both packages provide client-side routing for React applications. react-router provides the core routing functionality, while react-router-dom provides additional DOM-specific features, such as handling browser history and linking.

typescriptSupport

Both packages have excellent TypeScript support, with clear type definitions and documentation.

browserCompatibility

Both packages support modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

dependencies

react-router-dom depends on react-router, and both packages have minimal dependencies.

performance

Both packages have excellent performance, with efficient routing and minimal overhead.

Ecosystem Analysis

frameworkCompatibility

Both packages are designed specifically for React applications.

communityActivity

Both packages have an active community, with frequent updates and issues resolved quickly.

documentationQuality

Both packages have excellent documentation, with clear guides and API references.

maintenanceStatus

Both packages are actively maintained by the React Router team, with regular updates and bug fixes.

Performance Comparison

bundleSizeAnalysis

react-router has a smaller bundle size (11.4 KB) compared to react-router-dom (13.4 KB).

runtimePerformance

Both packages have similar runtime performance, with efficient routing and minimal overhead.

loadingTime

Both packages have similar loading times, with react-router-dom being slightly slower due to its additional DOM-specific features.

memoryUsage

Both packages have minimal memory usage, with react-router-dom using slightly more memory due to its additional features.

Code Examples

Basic Routing with react-router

1import { BrowserRouter, Route, Link } from 'react-router-dom';
2
3function App() {
4  return (
5    <BrowserRouter>
6      <div>
7        <h1>Home</h1>
8        <p><Link to="/about">Learn more</Link></p>
9      </div>
10      <Route path="/about">
11        <h1>About</h1>
12      </Route>
13    </BrowserRouter>
14  );
15}

This example shows how to use react-router-dom to create a basic routing system with a home page and an about page.

Using react-router for Server-Side Rendering

1import { StaticRouter } from 'react-router';
2
3function App() {
4  return (
5    <StaticRouter>
6      <div>
7        <h1>Home</h1>
8      </div>
9    </StaticRouter>
10  );
11}

This example shows how to use react-router for server-side rendering, using the StaticRouter component.

Recommendation

Summary

Both packages are excellent choices for client-side routing in React applications. react-router provides the core routing functionality, while react-router-dom provides additional DOM-specific features.

Details

  • If you need basic routing functionality, use react-router.
  • If you need additional DOM-specific features, such as handling browser history and linking, use react-router-dom.

Similar Packages

reach/router

95%

A routing library built by the original creator of React Router. Focuses on accessibility and simplicity, with built-in focus management for screen readers.

Very similar to React Router but with better accessibility features built-in. Good for projects where accessibility is a top priority.

React Routing

wouter

90%

A tiny router for React that's simpler than React Router. It has a very small size (1KB) and provides basic routing features like path matching and navigation.

Perfect for small to medium projects where you don't need all of React Router's complex features. It uses a similar API to React Router so it's easy to learn if you know React Router.

React Routing

next/router

70%

The built-in router that comes with Next.js framework. Provides file-system based routing and easy page transitions with zero configuration needed.

Great alternative if you're using Next.js. No need to install additional packages, and it's simpler to use because routing is based on your folder structure.

React Routing

universal-router

60%

A simple middleware-style router that can work with any JavaScript framework, not just React. Supports async routes and nested routes.

Good choice if you want a framework-agnostic router that might work across different projects. Simpler than React Router but still powerful.

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Dependencies Comparison

react-router

Dependencies

cookie^1.0.1
turbo-stream2.4.0
set-cookie-parser^2.6.0

Dev Dependencies

tsup^8.3.0
react^18.2.0
rimraf^6.0.1
wireit0.14.9
react-dom^18.2.0
typescript^5.1.6
@types/set-cookie-parser^2.4.1

Peer Dependencies

react>=18
react-dom>=18

react-router-dom

Dependencies

react-router7.5.2

Dev Dependencies

tsup^8.3.0
react^18.2.0
wireit0.14.9
react-dom^18.2.0
typescript^5.1.6

Peer Dependencies

react>=18
react-dom>=18

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