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string-similarity deprecated

Finds degree of similarity between strings, based on Dice's Coefficient, which is mostly better than Levenshtein distance.

The latest stable version of string-similarity is 4.0.4, published on 2021-01-06. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

Latest stable version	4.0.4
Published	2021-01-06 08:44:44 UTC
Install	`npm install string-similarity@latest`
Deprecation	Package no longer supported. Contact Support at https://www.npmjs.com/support for more info.
Requires (engines)	none declared
Peer dependencies	—
Dist-tags	`latest: 4.0.4`
License	ISC
Advisories on latest version	none known
Last verified	2026-11-12 12:20:26 UTC
Sources	api.deps.dev, registry.npmjs.org, registry.npmjs.org

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Maintenance

Activity	dormant
Last stable release	2021-01-06 08:44:44 UTC · 2136 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months	0
Published versions	12

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Version history

Version	Published
`4.0.4` withdrawn	2021-01-06 08:44:44 UTC
`4.0.3` withdrawn	2020-11-09 21:36:15 UTC
`4.0.2` withdrawn	2020-08-03 16:47:50 UTC
`4.0.1` withdrawn	2020-01-02 19:29:53 UTC
`4.0.0` withdrawn	2020-01-02 19:17:42 UTC
`3.0.0` withdrawn	2018-11-29 21:24:46 UTC
`2.0.0` withdrawn	2018-10-02 15:06:13 UTC
`1.2.2` withdrawn	2018-09-12 09:44:00 UTC
`1.2.1` withdrawn	2018-08-23 21:44:28 UTC
`1.2.0` withdrawn	2017-05-22 15:16:13 UTC
`1.1.0` withdrawn	2016-06-06 15:36:37 UTC
`1.0.0` withdrawn	2014-11-27 00:28:42 UTC

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of string-similarity?

The latest stable version of string-similarity is 4.0.4, published on 2021-01-06. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

How do I install the latest version of string-similarity?

Run npm install string-similarity@latest. The latest stable version is 4.0.4 (verified 2026-11-12).

Is string-similarity deprecated?

Yes. The registry marks string-similarity as deprecated. Message from the maintainers: "Package no longer supported. Contact Support at https://www.npmjs.com/support for more info."

Which Node.js version does string-similarity require?

string-similarity 4.0.4 does not declare a Node.js version requirement.

Does string-similarity 4.0.4 have known vulnerabilities?

No known advisories affect string-similarity 4.0.4 according to the data Vigia checks.

Is string-similarity still maintained?

string-similarity published 0 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 2136 days ago. Activity: dormant.

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