⚡ JavaScript Libraries for SPA

JavaScript libraries for single-page applications (SPA) help developers build web experiences that update content dynamically without full page reloads.

They typically manage client-side navigation, partial page updates, state preservation, and server-driven interactions, resulting in faster transitions and smoother user experiences compared to traditional multi-page websites.

⭐ Most Popular in 2026

The following chart shows the leading JavaScript libraries for SPA in 2026, based on market share.

The most popular is Turbo with a share of 0.2%, followed by Barba.js with 0.2% and Turbolinks with 0.2%.

✨ Best JavaScript Libraries for SPA

Below is a more detailed list of 8 JavaScript libraries for SPA we detect, ranked by their market share.

Available filters: 2D-Graphics 3D-Graphics Animation Carousel CSS Data Grids DOM Editors Lightbox Scroll SPA State Utility UI
RankNameMarket share
1
Turbo
Chicago, Illinois, United States

A lightweight JavaScript library that provides the speed and feel of a single-page application without requiring developers to write any JavaScript.

FreeOpen source
2
Barba.js
Vicenza, Italy

A lightweight library to make websites run like a SPA by creating smooth transitions between pages.

FreeOpen source
3
Turbolinks
Chicago, Illinois, United States

A JavaScript library that allows web apps to behave like a single page application.

FreeOpen sourceLegacy
4
Htmx
Bozeman, Montana, United States

An open-source JavaScript library that extends HTML by adding custom attributes to trigger AJAX requests, CSS transitions, WebSockets, and Server-Sent Events directly in HTML markup.

FreeOpen source
5
Senna.js
Diamond Bar, California, United States

A fast single page application engine from Liferay.

FreeOpen source
6
Hyperscript
Bozeman, Montana, United States

A scripting language that allows developers to respond to events and perform simple DOM manipulation in code embedded directly in HTML elements.

FreeOpen source
7
Unpoly
Augsburg, Germany

A JavaScript framework that uses custom HTML attributes to build single-page application interfaces using server-rendered HTML.

FreeOpen source
8
Intercooler.js
Bozeman, Montana, United States

A small jQuery- or Zepto.js-based library, the predecessor of Htmx, which allows developers to add AJAX to web applications using HTML attributes.

FreeOpen source

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