Best Package Managers 2026
These are install tools, not typical app runtime dependencies; health scores still reflect npm and repo maintenance signals.
| # | Package | Health score | Weekly downloads | Stars | Last release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pnpmHealthiest | 83/100 | 325,581,888 | 37,041 | 11/5/2026 |
| 2 | yarn | 15/100 | 12,676,491 | 41,458 | 3/9/2024 |
| 3 | corepack | 81/100 | 8,503,909 | 3,848 | 8/28/2026 |
| 4 | bun | 80/100 | 5,685,267 | 96,727 | 10/22/2026 |