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Backbone.js

Lightweight MVC framework with minimal structure and RESTful JSON interface

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Released in 2010, Backbone was one of the first JavaScript MVC frameworks to gain widespread adoption. Provides minimal structure with models, collections, and views while remaining lightweight and flexible.

Overview

59% Health
Category library
Type SPA
License MIT License
Language JavaScript
NPM Version 1.6.1
GitHub Stars ⭐ 28.1K
Forks 5.3K
Last Updated 7 months ago
Bundle Size 15.8 KB (gzip)
Vulnerabilities 1

Framework Ratings

3.8 /10 avg
Performance 2/10
Maintainability 3/10
Bundle Size 8/10
Build Times 8/10
Ecosystem 2/10
Scalability 3/10
Learning Curve 6/10
Tooling 2/10
Stability 3/10
Viability 1/10

GitHub Statistics

28.1K Stars
5.3K Forks
28.1K Watchers
62 Issues
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NPM Statistics

v1.6.1
Monthly Downloads 2.9M
Dependencies 1
Maintainers 4
License MIT
Package Age 14 years
TypeScript Support No
Keywords:
modelviewcontrollerrouterserverclient

Bundle Size

15.8 KB
Minified + Gzipped
Minified 53.8 KB
Dependencies 1

Security

1
Known Vulnerabilities
Moderate 1
Last audit: 11/3/2025

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Ecosystem Health Scores

59 %
Overall Health
GitHub Activity 39%
NPM Popularity 100%
Maintenance 0%
Community 100%
Security 98%
Last updated: Nov 3, 2025, 02:05 AM

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202.6K peak downloads/day
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Contributors

285
Total Contributors

Top Contributors

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jashkenas 1,353 commits · 38.1%
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Links & Resources

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