Create React App is Retired: What’s Next for React Developers?
Create React App (CRA), once was a go to tool to set up new React projects. However, by 2025, CRA is officially retired, and developers need to discover new alternatives. Let's break down why CRA is no longer used and what to use instead. Why is CRA Being Deprecated? No Active Maintenance : CRA is no longer maintained actively, which means it will not receive updates, bug fix or security updates. Performance Issues : Apps manufactured with CRA often struggle with speed and optimization, especially in larger applications. Modern tools provide better performance. Better Alternatives : New tools like Next.js , Vite , Parcel , and RsBuild provide faster builds, better performance, and more modern features that CRA simply cannot match. Changing Development Trends : Modern React apps need Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and better optimizations for things like SEO and performance. CRA doesn’t support these out of the box. What Should You Use Instead? If you're starting a new project or...