NextUI v2
NextUI v2 was the second major version of NextUI, a React UI component library, adding features like React 19 support and performance improvements. The project has since rebranded entirely to HeroUI, reflecting a broader focus on the React ecosystem beyond Next.js, with development continuing under the new name.
Facts checked on against the sources listed at the end of this page.
Renamed. NextUI rebranded to HeroUI, with the team citing a mission that expanded beyond Next.js to the broader React ecosystem. Migration to HeroUI is available via a single command, and development continues under the HeroUI name, including a newer HeroUI v3. See NextUI.
- Pricing
- Open sourceFree plan: Yes, free and open source; a separate paid Pro template library also existed for NextUI/HeroUI
- Open source
- YesMIT
- GitHub stars
- 30,877
- npm downloads a week
- 771kup 10% on the week before
- Latest release
- v3.2.62 weeks ago
- Releases in 90 days
- 4about 1 a month
A good fit for
- Existing NextUI v2 projects planning their migration to HeroUI
- Researching the history of NextUI before it became HeroUI
Not a good fit for
- New projects, which should start directly with HeroUI rather than NextUI v2
- Anyone wanting the latest components and updates, which are now released under the HeroUI name
NextUI v2 pricing
NextUI v2 was free and open source under the MIT license; a separate paid Pro template library also existed. The project has since rebranded to HeroUI, which continues under the same open source model; check HeroUI's current site for the latest details.
Prices in USD, checked on 27 September 2026. Current prices on v2.heroui.com.
Main features
- React component library
- A broad set of accessible, styled React UI components built on Tailwind CSS.
- New components in v2
- Form, Drawer, Alert and Input OTP components added in this version.
- Performance improvements
- Collection virtualization and other performance work introduced in v2.
- Migration path to HeroUI
- A single codemod command migrates existing NextUI v2 projects to HeroUI.
About NextUI v2
NextUI v2 was a significant update to the NextUI React component library, adding new components (Form, Drawer, Alert, Input OTP), React 19 and Next.js 15 support, performance improvements through collection virtualization, and upgraded React Aria packages underneath.
Despite its name, NextUI was not limited to Next.js applications; it was a general-purpose React UI library built on Tailwind CSS, which is part of why the project eventually rebranded.
The project rebranded entirely to HeroUI, with the team citing a mission that had expanded beyond Next.js to the broader React ecosystem. Existing NextUI v2 projects can migrate to HeroUI with a single command, and development has continued under the HeroUI name, including new components and a further HeroUI v3 release with refreshed designs.
- Made by
- HeroUI (formerly NextUI)
- Free plan
- Yes, free and open source; a separate paid Pro template library also existed for NextUI/HeroUI
- Available on
- React, Tailwind CSS
Usage and activity
Weekly npm downloads of @heroui/react, last 12 months.
Recent releases
NextUI v2 alternatives
Questions about NextUI v2
Is NextUI still maintained under that name?
No, the project rebranded to HeroUI; development continues there, including a newer HeroUI v3.
Can I migrate an existing NextUI v2 project to HeroUI?
Yes, with a single codemod command: npx @heroui/codemod@latest migrate.
Why did NextUI rebrand to HeroUI?
The team said its mission had expanded beyond Next.js to the broader React ecosystem, and the new name reflects that.
Sources and links
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