What was it?
Official React project scaffolding. Zero-config webpack setup that bootstrapped millions of projects.
What happened?
React team officially deprecated CRA in favor of frameworks (Next.js, Remix) and Vite. Last meaningful update April 2022.
Migration Guide
Vite (drop-in replacement for SPA), Next.js (if you need SSR), or Remix.
Timeline & context
Create React App abandoned in April 2023, 3 years ago. It sat in the dev-tools category, where Soft.xyz tracks 7 discontinued products in total. If you are still running it in production, the migration path above is the shortest route off it.
FAQ
Why did Create React App shut down?
React team officially deprecated CRA in favor of frameworks (Next.js, Remix) and Vite. Last meaningful update April 2022.
What should I migrate Create React App to?
No drop-in replacement is tracked yet — check the dev-tools category for current options.
Is there a free alternative to Create React App?
Not among the tracked alternatives.