Best ASP.NET Core Packages
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Rankings based on adoption rates from 70+ real ASP.NET Core projects on GitHub.
Top ASP.NET Core Packages by Adoption
Ranked by usage across 70+ real ASP.NET Core projects
How We Rank the Best ASP.NET Core Packages
PatternStack analyzes 70+ real ASP.NET Core projects on GitHub to determine which packages developers actually use in production. Unlike download counts or star counts alone, our rankings reflect co-occurrence patterns — which packages are used together in successful projects.
Each package is scored by adoption rate (how many ASP.NET Core projects include it), confidence (how consistently it appears with other popular packages), and health (whether it has known security vulnerabilities or is deprecated).
Packages with unpatched CVEs are automatically excluded from rankings. Data refreshes continuously as new projects are synced, so you always see what developers are choosing now, not what was popular years ago.
The top ASP.NET Core packages include microsoft.net.test.sdk (95% adoption), newtonsoft.json (95%), and xunit.runner.visualstudio (95%). These form the core of most production ASP.NET Core stacks.
Choosing Packages for Your ASP.NET Core Project
When starting a new ASP.NET Core project, the package choices you make early on shape your entire architecture. PatternStack helps you make informed decisions by showing what combinations work well together, based on real project data.
Instead of relying on blog posts or opinions, you can see exactly what percentage ofASP.NET Core projects use each package and what they pair it with. This is especially valuable for choosing between alternatives — like deciding between ORMs, authentication libraries, or testing frameworks.
Why PatternStack?
Open-Source Project Data
Rankings based on what real ASP.NET Core projects actually use in production—not opinions.
Security Filtered
Packages with known CVEs are automatically filtered out. Ship with confidence.
Always Fresh
Data updates continuously. See what's being adopted now, not what was popular years ago.
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