Supabase leads in npm + PyPI downloads at 7x; Supabase leads in active contributors with 15 (30d); Supabase leads in npm dependents with 3.1K; Supabase leads in code adoption with 16.6K repos importing; Supabase leads in job demand with 2 mentions. Updated daily with live metrics.
At a glance
Data sources: npm, PyPI, GitHub, Crunchbase, Hacker News, Reddit, job boards. Methodology →
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Chroma: 482.7K npm + PyPI downloads/mo (+11% MoM), 27.1K GitHub stars, 4 active contributors, 271 dependents, 6.5K repos importing, $18M funded vs
Supabase: 3.5M npm + PyPI downloads/mo, 99.9K GitHub stars, 15 active contributors, 3.1K dependents, 16.6K repos importing
Source: AI-Buzz Developer Adoption Index (DAI). Updated daily from 12 data sources. Methodology →
Evidence Table
Production signals first, softer context second. Winner states are explicit, and weak or missing data stays visible instead of being rounded away.
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| Signal | Current edge | Updated Mar 31 | Supabase Updated Mar 31 |
|---|---|---|---|
Adoption & EcosystemThese signals carry the most weight for a production default. | |||
| Momentum | Current edge Supabase +32 pts | 38 Moderate | 70 High |
| Total package downloads (30d)Source: npm + PyPI registriesUpdates: DailyNote: Sum of npm and PyPI; excludes other package managersMethodology → | Current edge Supabase 7.2x | 482.7K +11% | 3.5M (2 packages) |
| npm registry downloads (30d)Source: npm registryUpdates: DailyNote: Includes all package installations including CI/CD pipelines and mirrorsMethodology → | Current edge Supabase 101x | 28.8K | 2.9M (2 packages) |
| PyPI registry downloads (30d)Source: PyPI (pypistats.org)Updates: DailyNote: Includes all package installations including CI/CD pipelines and mirrorsMethodology → | Current edge Supabase +92.0K | 453.8K | 545.8K (2 packages) |
| Package dependentsSource: npm + PyPI registriesUpdates: DailyNote: Counts dependent packages across tracked npm and PyPI packages.Methodology → | Current edge Supabase 1.8x | 1.9K npm 271 · PyPI 1.7K | 3.5K npm 3.1K · PyPI 392 |
| Active contributors/daySource: GitHub APIUpdates: DailyNote: Tracks designated public repos per company, not all company GitHub activityMethodology → | Current edge Supabase 3.8x | 4 +3 contributors | 15 |
| Code adoption (repos)Source: ecosyste.ms Packages APIUpdates: DailyNote: Approximate count; excludes forksMethodology →Exclusive | Current edge Supabase 2.5x | 6.5K | 16.6K |
Community & AttentionHelpful context, but weaker than the adoption rows above. | |||
| GitHub starsSource: GitHub APIUpdates: DailyNote: Stars are bookmarks - a popularity signal, not a usage indicatorMethodology → | Current edge Supabase 3.7x | 27.1K | 99.9K |
| Hacker News mentions (30d)Source: Hacker News (Algolia API)Updates: DailyMethodology → | Current edge Supabase +1 | 0 | 1 |
| HN discussion shareSource: Hacker News (Algolia API)Updates: DailyNote: Share of Hacker News mentions within the company's primary category.Methodology → | Current edge Supabase only | Not tracked | 33.3% |
| Reddit mentions (30d)Source: Reddit (search API)Updates: DailyNote: Counts posts and comments mentioning the company by name.Methodology →Exclusive | Current edge Chroma +1 | 1 | Not tracked |
| Job mentions (30d)Source: Job board aggregationUpdates: DailyNote: Counts job listings that mention the company's technology.Methodology →Exclusive | Current edge Supabase 2.0x | 1 | 2 |
Company DurabilityCapital and financing history provide context, not the whole call. | |||
| Total disclosed fundingSource: Public records / manual researchUpdates: WeeklyMethodology → | Current edge Chroma only | $18M | Not disclosed |
| Last funding round | Current edge Chroma only | Seed May 2023 | Not disclosed |
Data TrustCoverage and freshness stay visible instead of being hidden by the narrative. | |||
| Data confidenceSource: AI-BuzzUpdates: DailyNote: Composite score based on field completeness, metric freshness, and identifier coverage.Methodology → | Current edge Chroma +3 pts | Excellent (97%) | Excellent (94%) |
| Signals trackedSource: AI-BuzzUpdates: DailyNote: Number of tracked non-null signals in the core compare dataset.Methodology → | Current edge Even | 6/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals | 6/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals |
| Latest sync | Current edge Same | Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
Verdict
Supabase has higher absolute numbers on production adoption and installed base. Chroma has the better short-term growth signal. Because they operate in different categories, the numbers measure different types of developer engagement rather than a direct head-to-head.
Production adoption
Supabase leads at 7.2x on package downloads. Supabase is at 3.5M/mo.
Installed base
Supabase leads at 1.8x in dependent packages.
Code adoption
Supabase leads at 2.5x in repos importing tracked packages.
Maintenance capacity
Supabase has the more active contributor base at 15 contributors/day.
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Decision memo
Supabase has higher absolute numbers on production adoption and installed base. Chroma has the better short-term growth signal. Because they operate in different categories, the numbers measure different types of developer engagement rather than a direct head-to-head.
As of March 2026, Supabase has larger aggregate adoption numbers than Chroma, but they serve different developer needs. Data tracked daily by AI-Buzz.
Basis of the call
Production adoption
Supabase leads at 7.2x on package downloads. Supabase is at 3.5M/mo.
Package downloads show how many teams run this in production - the strongest signal of real-world trust.
Installed base
Supabase leads at 1.8x in dependent packages.
Dependent packages mean other open-source projects rely on this - a multiplier for ecosystem stability.
Code adoption
Supabase leads at 2.5x in repos importing tracked packages.
Repository imports show developers writing production code against this, not just installing or starring it.
Maintenance capacity
Supabase has the more active contributor base at 15 contributors/day.
Active contributors reduce the risk of choosing a tool that stalls or becomes abandonware.
Chroma operates in AI Infrastructure; Supabase in Developer Tools. These companies serve different developer needs, so adoption numbers reflect different types of engagement.
your priority is $18M disclosed funding.
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Compare metric trends across companies over time
Comparing npm Downloads over 30 days: Supabase (2.9M), Chroma (28.8K).
Source: npm registry | Methodology | CC-BY-NC 4.0
| Date | Chroma | Supabase |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2 | 31.7K | - |
| Mar 9 | 35.9K | - |
| Mar 16 | 0 | - |
| Mar 23 | 30.1K | 2.7M |
| Mar 30 | 13.7K | 1.9M |
| Mar 31 | 28.8K | 2.9M |
