nginx/nginx

The official NGINX Open Source repository.

Stars Over Time

29,823 stars by

CSA

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Growth

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Last 30 days+111 stars

Nginx has 29,097 stars. It gained 516 stars in the last 90 days, but zero in the last 30. This repository shows stable momentum.

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Owner

nginx

github.com/nginx

Notable Stargazers

Nginx attracts a heavily experienced crowd. Over three-quarters, 78% precisely, are middle or senior engineers. The presence of 8% founders/co-founders alongside 8% leads/managers suggests this project is a serious architectural choice. This isn't a hobbyist's playground; it's a core infrastructure component being evaluated and integrated by seasoned professionals.

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