Next.js

Create web applications with the power of React components

5.0•531 reviews•

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Create web applications with the power of React components

5.0•531 reviews•

8.3K followers

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The React framework for production. Next.js provides zero-configuration automatic code splitting, filesystem based routing, hot code reloading and universal rendering.

Next.js Reviews

The community submitted 531 reviews to tell us what they like about Next.js, what Next.js can do better, and more.

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Reviewers mostly see Next.js as a strong default for React teams that want to ship quickly without stitching together separate tools. The repeated praise is simple: file-based routing, SSR/SSG, API routes, App Router, and server components make it practical to run marketing pages, dashboards, and backend endpoints in one codebase. Makers of Trupeer, Bond, and 1752vc Pitch Deck Analyzer echo that full-stack, one-deploy appeal. The main complaints are confusing caching, uneven App Router docs, cryptic errors, and disruptive major-version changes.

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Pros

fast performance (46)

developer experience (26)

server-side rendering (25)

static site generation (17)

file-based routing (15)

React integration (15)

SEO optimization (14)

API routes (11)

scalability (11)

TypeScript support (6)

Cons

caching issues (4)

learning curve (3)

stability issues (2)

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•2 reviews

I chose Next.js because it gives the perfect balance of performance, developer experience, and flexibility. Features like file-based routing, API routes, and built-in optimizations make it incredibly easy to build production-ready apps. I also appreciate the strong community, great documentation, and the fact that it scales well for startups and personal projects. Compared to other tools, Next.js feels faster to build with and more reliable for real-world deployments.

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What's great

fast performance (46)developer experience (26)SEO optimization (14)server-side rendering (25)API routes (11)file-based routing (15)React integration (15)automatic code splitting (4)

What needs improvement

caching issues (4)performance anxiety (1)

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83 views11mo ago

•6 reviews

(Perhaps contrary to what you read on X nowadays...) Next.js has reduced the complexity of web development a ton for me, especially since the app router. So many times, when building a single feature, I actually only have to edit code in a single file. Can't overstate the headspace that this saves me. Their stability does need a bit of work. However, the team is working hard on this and is very transparent in sharing their progress.

What's great

developer experience (26)file-based routing (15)

What needs improvement

stability issues (2)

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2 views2yr ago

used Next.js to build Hotly

•4 reviews

Hotly's whole web app runs on Next.js: the public page people pay through, the creator's inbox, and the self-hosted build. It sits next to our Go API in one Docker Compose file, so anyone can run the full product on a small VPS.

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1 view20h ago

used Next.js to build Revv Invest

•3 reviews

We're able to make our UX maximally snappy by leveraging the fine-grained performance controls that Next.js enables: supporting both server-side and client-side rendering, fetching content/views only as needed via dynamic imports, minimizing HTTP hops by utilizing getServerSideProps, and making reloads near-instant with the help of caching.

What's great

fast performance (46)server-side rendering (25)

What needs improvement

caching issues (4)

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4 views2yr ago

used Next.js to build WriteRush 2.0

•15 reviews

Next.js is the backbone of the entire WriteRush backend. It's the rare tool that truly delivers on the promise of a full-stack framework. I was able to build the marketing landing page and the entire secure backend API for payments and user auth all within a single, cohesive codebase. Next.js gave me, a solo developer, the leverage to build what would have once required a whole team.

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1 view1yr ago

used Next.js to build CodeNearby

•2 reviews

Next.js is the go-to choice over alternatives like CRA or Nuxt because of its server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and API routes—all natively integrated with React. Its performance optimizations (Image & Font Optimization, Middleware, Edge Functions) and deep Vercel integration make it unbeatable for modern web applications that need speed and scalability.

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1 view1yr ago

used Next.js to build Portlivo

•4 reviews

Static export gives me plain HTML files I can host anywhere, but I still get React, routing and per-page SEO metadata. Best of both for a small product site.

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1 view1d ago

used Next.js to build BlitzWizMap

•4 reviews

Next.js allows me to build robust, full-stack applications with ease. The built-in routing system is incredibly intuitive, and I love how it handles both static and dynamic rendering seamlessly. Plus, features like API routes and incremental static regeneration have saved me countless hours by simplifying complex functionalities.

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2 views2yr ago

used Next.js to build WordFlippin

•3 reviews

Shoutout to Next.js for powering WordFlippin's frontend. We chose Next.js for its server-side rendering—critical for SEO and fast initial loads—and API routes that eliminated the need for a separate backend service. Its full-stack capabilities and developer experience made building a responsive learning platform seamless.

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9 views1yr ago

used Next.js to build Fred - The UXR shepherd

•4 reviews

Next.js allowed us to implement server-side rendering, optimize performance, and manage dynamic content seamlessly. Its built-in features for routing, API integration, and static site generation made the development process smoother and more efficient, enabling us to focus on building a robust user experience for our platform.

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