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Docusaurus vs Nextra
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| Fact | Docusaurus | Nextra |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 66k | 14k |
| Latest | v3.10.2 | nextra-theme-docs@4.6.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-07-31 |
| Release cadence | about 47 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 35 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Nextra replaces Docusaurus. Alternatives to Docusaurus →
Full replacementBuilt on Next.js and MDX instead of its own React framework.
Both replace GitBook. Alternatives to GitBook →
Full replacementDocusaurusDocumentation from Markdown in your own repository, deployed as a static site.
Full replacementNextraDocumentation from Markdown and MDX in your own repository, built with Next.js.
Docusaurus
Nextra
- nextra-theme-docs@4.6.12025-12-04261fcdc: - update zod to v4 stable
- nextra@4.6.12025-12-04261fcdc: - update zod to v4 stable
- nextra-theme-blog@4.6.12025-12-04261fcdc: - update zod to v4 stable
- nextra@4.6.02025-10-02
- nextra-theme-docs@4.6.02025-10-02e1d0ebd: Support disabling the "Copy Page" button through the theme.copyPage
Docusaurus
unsigned The latest release, v3.10.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Nextra
unsigned The latest release, nextra-theme-docs@4.6.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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