In the realm of component libraries, gluestack by GeekyAnts has emerged as a formidable leader, achieving remarkable recognition in the State of React Native 2025 survey. This year, gluestack-ui, along with its predecessor NativeBase, has secured the top two spots, highlighting a significant shift towards the "universal" component philosophy embraced by developers globally.
As we look forward to the launch of gluestack-ui version 4 in January 2026, GeekyAnts is set to build upon the success of version 3, which boasted an impressive 100,000 weekly downloads. The upcoming version promises to enhance performance and speed, particularly through optimized integration with NativeWind. By incorporating support for React Server Components, gluestack-ui aims to deliver faster loading times and improved performance across both web and mobile platforms.
The latest version of the library has made significant strides in reducing CSS weight by an impressive 90% compared to older tools, resulting in more streamlined applications. With style memoization and advanced algorithms, load times are now 40% quicker than those of previous NativeBase versions. Furthermore, gluestack-ui simplifies branding efforts by ensuring consistent design tokens across both React and React Native through a centralized system.
Engaging the Community and Observing Industry Trends
GeekyAnts actively invites the global React Native community to participate in the State of React Native 2025 survey, emphasizing the importance of collective input in shaping the future of the ecosystem. The insights gathered from this survey are vital for identifying the most reliable tools and technologies favored by developers. The consistent high rankings of GeekyAnts underscore a clear trend in the industry—developers are increasingly opting for customizable, lightweight UI kits rather than cumbersome frameworks that may lead to vendor lock-in.
This trend was already evident in the 2024 survey, where NativeBase and gluestack ranked 3rd and 5th, respectively. As gluestack takes the lead as the successor to NativeBase, it reflects the community's growing preference for flexible, modern, and performance-oriented UI solutions that are designed for scalability.
Establishing Reliable UI Foundations
As the industry progresses towards Agentic AI and increasingly complex digital ecosystems, the need for reliable UI foundations becomes crucial. GeekyAnts remains committed to providing open-source tools that address fragmented user environments and minimize technical debt for engineering teams. With nearly 19 years of experience, GeekyAnts bridges the gap between raw code and strategic consulting, delivering practical insights to over 600 global partnerships.