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Get the default browser
The latest stable version of default-browser is 5.5.1, published on 2026-08-16. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
| Latest stable version | 5.5.1 |
|---|---|
| Published | 2026-08-16 19:49:09 UTC |
| Install | npm install default-browser@latest |
| Requires (engines) | {"node":">=18"} |
| Peer dependencies | — |
| Dist-tags | latest: 5.5.1 |
| License | MIT |
| Advisories on latest version | none known |
| Last verified | 2026-11-12 13:21:38 UTC |
| Sources | api.deps.dev, registry.npmjs.org, registry.npmjs.org |
Maintenance
| Activity | active |
|---|---|
| Last stable release | 2026-08-16 19:49:09 UTC · 88 days ago |
| Stable releases in the last 12 months | 3 |
| Published versions | 16 |
Heuristic based only on release dates; it does not measure issue or security response times.
Version history
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
5.5.1 | 2026-08-16 19:49:09 UTC |
5.5.0 | 2026-02-02 19:40:52 UTC |
5.4.0 | 2025-11-15 07:34:34 UTC |
5.3.0 | 2025-11-12 09:52:36 UTC |
5.2.1 | 2023-12-27 18:04:34 UTC |
5.2.0 | 2023-12-18 23:57:04 UTC |
5.1.0 | 2023-08-31 22:38:50 UTC |
5.0.0 | 2023-08-31 15:34:05 UTC |
4.0.0 | 2023-03-26 00:47:11 UTC |
3.1.0 | 2022-07-17 10:55:05 UTC |
3.0.0 | 2021-03-07 14:18:40 UTC |
2.0.1 | 2016-06-14 16:13:33 UTC |
2.0.0 | 2016-04-22 14:00:18 UTC |
1.0.0 | 2014-08-14 15:08:55 UTC |
0.1.1 | 2014-01-27 22:08:29 UTC |
0.1.0 | 2014-01-27 20:17:23 UTC |
Showing the 16 most recent of 16 versions. JSON
Version compatibility
Newest stable version that declares support for each runtime version (from the requirements published with each version).
| Runtime | Newest compatible version |
|---|---|
node 16 | 4.0.0 |
node 18 | 5.5.1 |
node 20 | 5.5.1 |
node 22 | 5.5.1 |
node 24 | 5.5.1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest version of default-browser?
The latest stable version of default-browser is 5.5.1, published on 2026-08-16. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
How do I install the latest version of default-browser?
Run npm install default-browser@latest. The latest stable version is 5.5.1 (verified 2026-11-12).
Is default-browser deprecated?
No. default-browser is not marked as deprecated in the registry.
Which Node.js version does default-browser require?
default-browser 5.5.1 declares this requirement: {"node":">=18"}.
Does default-browser 5.5.1 have known vulnerabilities?
No known advisories affect default-browser 5.5.1 according to the data Vigia checks.
Is default-browser still maintained?
default-browser published 3 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 88 days ago. Activity: active.
Observed changes
No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.
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