React is the go-to frontend library for modern web development, and in 2025, you can use some powerful tools from the ecosystem which we will be exploring in this article.
Whether youβre a seasoned developer or just starting out, using the right libraries can save time, optimize performance, and enhance user experience.
In this article, weβll explore the top 10 React libraries/frameworks for 2025 that will help you write cleaner code, ship projects faster, and build high-performance applications. Letβs dive in! π₯
1. Tanstack Query (React Query) β The Ultimate Data Fetching Library
πΉ Why You Need It: Efficient state management for server-side data is crucial in modern apps, and React Query remains the undisputed leader.
π Use Case: Fetching, caching, synchronizing, and updating server-state data effortlessly.
π If youβre still using useEffect for data fetching, it's time to switch!
β‘οΈ Check out this course if you want to learn it in a large-scale application.
2. Shadcn/ui β The Best UI Component Library for 2025
πΉ Why You Need It: Shadcn/ui combines Radix UI primitives with Tailwind CSS, making it one of the most customizable and accessible component libraries.
π Use Case: Building stunning UI components without the hassle of writing complex CSS.
Shadcn/ui is the project of the year, two years in a row.
π‘ Think of it as Tailwind UI on steroids!
β‘οΈ Check out this course if you want to learn it in a large-scale application.
3. Next.js 15 β The Future of React Frameworks
πΉ Why You Need It: Next.js continues to dominate with server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and full-stack capabilities.
π Use Case: If youβre building high-performance, SEO-friendly web apps, Next.js is your best bet.
π₯ Best React.js framework for building full-stack applications!
β‘οΈ Check out this course if you want to learn it from scratch.
4. Redux Toolkit β The Best State Management Solution
πΉ Why You Need It: State management made easy with Redux Toolkitβs simplified APIs and automatic optimizations.
π Use Case: Managing global state in large-scale applications.
Redux is the popular choice for every large-scale application.
π‘ Even if you love React Context, Redux Toolkit still shines for complex apps!
β‘οΈ Check out this course if you want to learn it from scratch.
5. React Hook Form β The Ultimate Form Handling Library
πΉ Why You Need It: Forms are a nightmare, but React Hook Form makes them performant and easy to manage.
π Use Case: Lightweight and fast form handling with built-in validation.
π Perfect for handling simple as well as complex forms without re-renders!
6. TanStack Table β The Best Table Library for React
πΉ Why You Need It: If your project requires highly customizable tables, this is the library for you.
π Use Case: Building feature-rich tables with dynamic data, pagination, and search functionality.
π‘ Forget about writing custom table logic β this handles it all!
7. Recharts β The Most Popular Charting Library for React
πΉ Why You Need It: Data visualization is key in modern apps, and Recharts provides beautiful, customizable charts with ease.
π Use Case: Creating interactive dashboards and reports with minimal effort.
π Great for analytics-driven applications!
β‘οΈ Check out this course if you want to learn it in a large-scale application.
8. Framer Motion β The Best Animation Library
πΉ Why You Need It: Smooth animations improve UX, and Framer Motion makes them buttery smooth.
π Use Case: Adding stunning animations and micro-interactions to your app.
π‘ Want the best animations for your website? Use Framer Motion!
9. Zustand β A Lightweight State Management Alternative
πΉ Why You Need It: Redux is powerful, but sometimes you just need something simpler and faster.
π Use Case: Managing state in small-to-medium-sized apps without boilerplate.
π Think of Zustand as βRedux without the headache!β
10. React Aria β The Best Accessibility Library
πΉ Why You Need It: Accessibility (a11y) is more important than ever, and React Aria ensures fully accessible, keyboard-friendly components.
π Use Case: Building inclusive web applications that everyone can use.
βΏ If youβre serious about accessibility, this is a must-have!
Final Thoughts
Reactβs ecosystem keeps evolving, and these top 10 libraries are must-haves for 2025! Whether youβre working on performance optimizations, UI enhancements, state management, or accessibility, these tools will help you code faster, build better, and scale smarter.
π Which of these libraries are you using or excited to try? Let me know in the comments! π
π‘ Donβt forget to share this with fellow React developers to help them level up their projects! π₯
Top comments (25)
As a part of react community for 4 5 months, most of this were very common to me, I've heard of them at many places and used many of them but react aria was new to me, gonna check it out, thanks for that possibly hidden gem for me
Glad to hear that. Thanks for reading
Great! Work, thanks for sharing
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for reading
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for readingπ
Great list! I've used about 80% of these, and they're all incredibly useful for writing clean, scalable code. The right tools enhance efficiency, but how we apply them truly defines us. Master the craft, choose wisely, and build with purpose!
Loved that. Thank youπ
Good overview, thanks for sharing.
Glad to hear that. Thank youπ
Iβd 100x rather recommend MobX or Zustand over Redux because theyβre way easier to grasp for both juniors and seniors alike.
Agreed. zustand is easy to grasp, however, most companies use redux in their applications as it's better to manage large applications, so it's important to learn that too. I have covered it in detail in this course, If someone want to learn Redux and redux toolkit from scratch
Yeah and for large applications Iβd choose MobX over Redux, but it is my preference.
Very informative. Thank you very much.
Glad to hear that. Thank youπ
so helpfull
Glad you found it helpful. Thank youπ
Nice share and worth using top 10 react stuff!
Glad to hear that. Thank youπ
What you think about Redux RTK query?
That's also very popular and widely used. If you're already using redux toolkit in your application, then you can go ahead with RTK Query. I have an entire section at the end covering it in detail in this course.
With React 19 they introduced a new hook: use(), which allows you to directly handle asynchronous operations and promises within your component without the need for useEffect or useState. Do you think Tankstack will still be used?
TanStack Query will be used for decades, because people are extremely religious about it, just like redux βΉοΈ some developers love to over complicate things, redux being the prime example of that lol
hahaπ. Good one