Survey: Which TypeScript Frameworks Are Actually Used in Production in 2025

Survey: Which TypeScript Frameworks Are Used in Production in 2025

TypeScript has long ceased to be just a "superset of JavaScript" and has transformed into an independent, powerful tool for creating enterprise solutions. However, choosing a framework for a real production project is a task that determines the architecture, development speed, and further code maintenance. To understand the current landscape, the developer community conducted a large-scale survey: which TypeScript frameworks are actually used in production today?

More than 5,000 developers from Europe, North America, and Asia took part in the survey. Respondents work in both startups and large corporations. Here are the key results and trends.

Frontend: Unquestionable Leadership of Next.js

Among frontend frameworks, Next.js has become the undisputed leader — it is used by 48% of respondents. This is explained by built-in SSR support, static generation, and a rich ecosystem. In second place is Remix (18%), which is gaining popularity due to its simplified data handling model. Gatsby (12%) rounds out the top three, although its share is gradually declining in favor of Next.js.

Backend: NestJS Overtakes Express

On the server side, the situation is more interesting. Classic Express.js has long remained the standard, but is now losing ground to more structured solutions. NestJS was chosen by 35% of developers — thanks to its modular architecture and built-in decorator support. Express (28%) continues to be used in microservices and simple APIs. In third place is Fastify (15%), praised for its performance and low overhead.

Full-stack and Universal Solutions

An interesting trend is the growing popularity of full-stack frameworks. Next.js is increasingly used not only as a frontend but also as a full-fledged backend (API routes). Additionally, 22% of respondents noted using Nuxt.js (for the Vue ecosystem) and RedwoodJS (7%) — a framework focused on serverless and GraphQL.

Selection Criteria: What Matters Most

• Community and support — 74% of developers consider this the main factor.
• Performance — 62% noted speed in production.
• Ease of migration — 55% choose a framework that easily integrates with existing infrastructure.
• Type safety — 48% are willing to sacrifice speed for strict typing.

Conclusions

The survey confirms that TypeScript has firmly established itself in production. Next.js and NestJS form the "gold standard" for new projects, while Express remains a reliable choice for lightweight solutions. If you are just starting to learn TypeScript or planning to migrate an existing project to strict typing, focus on these frameworks — they will provide you with a relevant stack for the coming years.

The full survey results and source data are available in our Telegram channel PythonLib. Follow the news to be the first to know about trends in the world of TypeScript and Python!