express vs hono
| Ranking | express | hono | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most-downloaded Node.js backend frameworks 2026-10-28 | #1 · 162.95 million | #2 · 83.24 million | express leads by 1 place |
| Most-downloaded npm packages (yesterday) 2026-10-28 | #18 · 32.75 million | #31 · 16.63 million | express leads by 13 places |
| Most-downloaded npm packages 2026-10-28 | #18 · 162.95 million | #31 · 83.24 million | express leads by 13 places |
Rank history in Most-downloaded Node.js backend frameworks
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