JavaScript is evolving rapidly with new smaller, smarter libraries emerging alongside giants like React and Vue.
10 underrated JavaScript libraries for 2025 include Alpine.js for Vue-like reactivity, SolidJS for faster React-like reactivity, and HTMX for modern interfaces using HTML.
Other libraries like tRPC for type-safe APIs, Shoelace for customizable UI components, and Qwik for resumable apps with partial hydration are also highlighted.
The list also includes Zustand for state management, Valibot for validation, Radix UI for building design systems, and Chart.xkcd for humor-infused data visualizations.