Cline leads in npm + PyPI downloads at 9.1K/mo. Compare Cline, Humanloop, Zapier across package adoption, contributors, funding, and discussion signals.
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Current leaders
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Downloads/mo
Cline
Next: Zapier
9.1K
Dependents
Cline
Next: Zapier
27
Code adoption
Cline
Next: Zapier
811
Contributors/day
Cline
Next: Zapier
2
Sources: npm, PyPI, GitHub, Crunchbase, Hacker News, Reddit, and job boards. Methodology →
Comparable data synced April 4, 2026Comparison table
Core adoption signals first, supporting context second. Gaps stay visible instead of being rounded away.
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| Metric | Cline Updated Apr 4 | Updated Apr 4 | Updated Apr 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
Adoption & EcosystemThese signals carry the most weight for a production default. | |||
| Momentum score | 38 Moderate | 25 | 34 Moderate |
| Total package downloads (30d)Source: npm + PyPI registriesUpdates: DailyNote: Sum of npm and PyPI; excludes other package managersMethodology → | 9.1K | 541 | 7.6K (2 packages) |
| npm registry downloads (30d)Source: npm registryUpdates: DailyNote: Includes all package installations including CI/CD pipelines and mirrorsMethodology → | 9.1K | 541 | 7.6K (2 packages) |
| PyPI registry downloads (30d)Source: PyPI (pypistats.org)Updates: DailyNote: Includes all package installations including CI/CD pipelines and mirrorsMethodology → | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Package dependentsSource: npm + PyPI registriesUpdates: DailyNote: Counts dependent packages across tracked npm and PyPI packages.Methodology → | 27 npm 27 · PyPI 0 | 5 npm 5 · PyPI 0 | 20 npm 20 · PyPI 0 |
| Active contributors/daySource: GH ArchiveUpdates: DailyNote: Tracks designated public repos per company, not all company GitHub activityMethodology → | 2 | Not tracked | 2 |
| Code adoption (repos)Source: ecosyste.ms Packages APIUpdates: DailyNote: Approximate count; excludes forksMethodology →Exclusive | 811 | 1 | 114 |
Community & AttentionHelpful context, but weaker than the adoption rows above. | |||
| GitHub starsSource: GitHub GraphQL + GH ArchiveUpdates: DailyNote: Stars are bookmarks - a popularity signal, not a usage indicatorMethodology → | 59.8K | Not tracked | 484 |
| Hacker News mentions (30d)Source: Hacker News (Algolia API)Updates: DailyMethodology → | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| HN discussion shareSource: Hacker News (Algolia API)Updates: DailyNote: Share of Hacker News mentions within the company's primary category.Methodology → | 10.9% | Not tracked | 6.9% |
| Reddit mentions (30d)Source: Reddit (search API)Updates: DailyNote: Counts posts and comments mentioning the company by name.Methodology →Exclusive | 1 | Not tracked | Not tracked |
Company DurabilityCapital and financing history provide context, not the whole call. | |||
| Total disclosed fundingSource: Public records / manual researchUpdates: WeeklyMethodology → | Not disclosed | $8M | $1M |
| Last funding round | Not disclosed | Series A Jul 2024 | Seed Oct 2012 |
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 → | Excellent (90%) | Excellent (89%) | Excellent (93%) |
| Signals trackedSource: AI-BuzzUpdates: DailyNote: Number of tracked non-null signals in the core compare dataset.Methodology → | 6/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals | 2/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals | 4/7 adoption, attention, and trust signals |
| Latest sync | Apr 4, 2026 | Apr 4, 2026 | Apr 4, 2026 |
Verdict
Zapier is the closest challenger, but the decision still depends on whether you care most about current footprint, durability, or upside.
Current adoption leader
Cline has the largest tracked package footprint at 9.1K/mo.
Code adoption leader
Cline also leads on tracked repository imports at 811 repos.
Funding cushion
Humanloop has the deepest disclosed funding base at $8M.
Attention signal
Cline currently leads Hacker News discussion at 1 mentions in the last 30 days.
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npm+PyPI downloads/mo: Cline 9.1K vs Zapier 7.6K vs Humanloop 541. GitHub stars: Cline 59.8K vs Zapier 484. npm dependents: Cline 27 vs Zapier 20 vs Humanloop 5. Data as of April 4, 2026. Source: AI-Buzz Developer Adoption Index, ai-buzz.com/compare/cline-vs-humanloop-vs-zapier. Accessed April 4, 2026.
