TanStack Router is a next-generation router for modern web apps, created by Tanner Linsley, the mind behind React Query and TanStack Table. Built around type-safety, data-loading, and framework flexibility, it redefines what routing means in Reactβmaking it more reliable, powerful, and developer-friendly.
π‘ TanStack Router β Where navigation meets data-driven architecture.
π°οΈ Development History
π 2022 β Introduced by Tanner Linsley as a type-safe, data-first alternative to traditional routers.
π 2023 β Beta release gains traction with seamless React Query integration and flexible file/code-based routing.
π 2024 β Present β Becomes a go-to router for modern React projects, backed by strong community support and continuous improvements.
βοΈ Key Features
π Full Type Safety β From URL params to loaders and actions, everything is typed.
π§© Built-in Data Loading β Integrates seamlessly with TanStack Query for fetching, caching, and revalidation.
π¦ Automatic Code Splitting β Optimizes app performance with lazy route components.
π Modern Nested Routing β Supports layouts, route segments, and per-level data loading.
π Powerful Hooks β Use useNavigate, useRouter, useMatch, and more for precise control.
πͺΆ Lightweight & Extensible β Framework-agnostic design allows use beyond React.
π¬ Why Choose TanStack Router?
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Modern & Flexible β Built for the next generation of web apps.
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Seamless TanStack Integration β Works perfectly with Query, Table, and Virtual.
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End-to-End Type Safety β Eliminate runtime bugs with strict typing.
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Active Community & Documentation β Backed by Tanner Linsley and the TanStack team.
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