Shadcn/UI has officially made Base UI the default component library, replacing Radix for new projects as of July 2026. Although Radix remains supported and in use, the change reflects community preferences, with Base UI being chosen twice as often for new projects.
Effective July 2026, Base UI has been established as the default component library in shadcn/ui, reversing its reliance on Radix since the library's inception in January 2023. This transition builds on feedback and usage patterns observed over the past year.
Initially, shadcn/ui relied on Radix for its unstyled components and robust API offerings. However, the emergence of Base UI from the same developers enhances existing functionalities and incorporates lessons learned from Radix's implementation. Base UI is currently stable at version 1.6.0 with over 6 million weekly downloads.
Recent metrics indicate a significant community shift towards Base UI, with a 2:1 preference for new projects created via shadcn/create. This includes automatic configuration for Base UI in the new component setup, while Radix documentation remains accessible for users who prefer it.
Radix is not being phased out; it continues to be a mature and supported option for existing projects. Developers are encouraged to keep their current Radix setups unless they choose to transition to Base UI progressively, with support tools provided for such migrations.
While Base UI is now recommended for new endeavors, the flexibility is maintained for developers to utilize Radix as needed. The shadcn/ui community exemplifies a growing inclination towards modern frameworks, as evident in their library of choice for development.
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Shadcn/UI has officially made Base UI the default component library, replacing Radix for new projects as of July 2026. Although Radix remains supported and in use, the change reflects community preferences, with Base UI being chosen twice as often for new projects.