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Alternatives to Discontinued Create React App (Deprecated)
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discontinued React deprecated Create React App for new apps on February 14, 2025 because the project has no active maintainers. Existing apps should migrate to Vite or an officially recommended framework such as Next.js, React Router, or Expo. Official notice: https://react.dev/blog/2025/02/14/sunsetting-create-react-app
Open-source Create React App (Deprecated) alternatives
Vite — see all open-source developer tools.
FAQ
What is the best Create React App (Deprecated) alternative?
Vite tops our editor-verified list of 1 Create React App (Deprecated) alternatives.
Are there open-source Create React App (Deprecated) alternatives?
Yes — Vite are open source.
What should I use instead of Create React App (Deprecated)?
Create React App (Deprecated) has been discontinued — React deprecated Create React App for new apps on February 14, 2025 because the project has no active maintainers. Existing apps should migrate to Vite or an officially recommended framework such as Next.js, React Router, or Expo. Official notice: https://react.dev/blog/2025/02/14/sunsetting-create-react-app The closest editor-verified replacements are Vite.