React, the once dominant JavaScript framework, is now being challenged — by modern browsers, more discerning developers, and new tools.

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React's dominance in frontend development is being challenged by modern browsers, HTML-first frameworks, and developer preferences for simpler solutions. While React remains popular, alternatives like Astro, HTMX, and native DOM APIs are gaining traction by offering lighter, faster approaches. React Server Components represent React's attempt to adapt, but add complexity. The shift represents a move from React-by-default to choosing the right tool for each project, marking a post-React era of diversified frontend tooling.

Why React Is No Longer the Undisputed Champion of JavaScript

The Rise of HTML-First and Native DOM Frameworks

Frameworks Are Thinking Outside the JSX Box

with more people vibe coding actually it might reinforce and make react more relevant

How come you aren’t mentioning Vue, Svelte and Solid?
Checkout the state of JS:
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Filter on Frontend-Frameworks!

It never was the undisputed champion?