fxhash
v0.2.1 GrowingA fast, non-secure, hashing algorithm derived from an internal hasher used in FireFox and Rustc.
Quick Verdict
- ✕Not updated for 8+ years
- !Pre-1.0: API may have breaking changes
- ✓Massive adoption (8.4K crates depend on it)
- ✓Tiny footprint (4KB, 3 deps)
- ✓Permissive license (Apache-2.0/MIT)
Security
Deep Insights
6.8M downloads in the last 30 days (228.2K/day), up 42% from the previous period.
8.4K crates depend on fxhash. Strong ecosystem adoption means battle-tested code and long-term stability.
fxhash has only 1 owner despite 8.4K dependents. This is a bus-factor concern — consider the implications for long-term support.
Despite being 8+ years old, fxhash hasn't reached 1.0 yet. Expect potential API changes between versions.
Only 3 direct dependencies. Lean dependency tree means faster builds and lower supply chain risk.
At 4KB, fxhash is lightweight. Small crate size correlates with focused, well-scoped functionality.
20% of releases have been yanked. Check version history before pinning.
Notable dependents include ahash, petgraph, foldhash, slotmap, string-interner. When high-quality crates choose fxhash, it's a strong quality signal.
Health Breakdown
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Most downloaded crates that depend on fxhash
