Strongest current signal
Package downloads
273.5K/30d
Tracked on npm
▼ -13%
Workflow automation platform with AI features. Open-source alternative to Zapier.
Best current coverage: 273.5K downloads/30d, 204 dependents, and 124 public repos.
Lead signals
Package pull and public code usage both show up clearly for N8N.
Strongest current signal
273.5K/30d
Tracked on npm
204
Known dependents on npm
183.9K
Main repository stars
53/30d
Ranked #2 in category discussion
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package pull and existing public code are the clearest current signals for N8N.
Package pull
273.5K/30d
Tracked package pull on npm
Existing public code
124
Public repositories importing tracked packages
Downstream usage
204
Known dependents on npm
New hiring
5/30d
Mentions in recent HN Who's Hiring threads
Coverage includes npm and PyPI registries, GitHub, public code import detection, tracked hiring posts, developer discussion, distribution surfaces, and recent company news where available. As of April 14, 2026. Methodology
Sustainability and maintenance signals from the primary public repository.
These signals come from public code import detection and tracked hiring posts rather than registry totals alone.
Public repositories and source files importing packages tied to N8N.
Mentions of N8Nin recent Hacker News "Who's Hiring" threads.
Background and reference details
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N8N is an open-source workflow automation tool. AI features enable intelligent automation. Self-hostable alternative to Zapier.
Raised $42M total - DAI rank #47 suggests moderate developer adoption relative to funding.
Sequoia Capital
Felicis Ventures
Sequoia Capital
0 npm
Workflow automation platform with AI features. Open-source alternative to Zapier.
Public pricing snapshots collected for N8N
Source: Company pricing pageUpdates: WeeklyNote: Extracted via automated page analysis; verify on sourceMethodology →Historical metrics for N8N
N8N: npm Downloads down 35% (54.6K to 35.7K). GitHub Stars up 3% (179.2K to 183.9K). Contributors up 17% (24 to 28).
| Date | npm Downloads | GitHub Stars | Contributors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | 54.6K | 179.2K | 24 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | - | - | - |
| Mar 23, 2026 | 63.7K | 179.3K | 23 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | - | - | - |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 76.9K | 181.8K | 29 |
| Apr 3, 2026 | - | - | - |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 76.7K | 182.9K | 32 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | - | - | - |
| Apr 11, 2026 | - | - | - |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 35.7K | 183.5K | 1 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 0 | 183.9K | 28 |