583. OpenClaw GitHub Trending
Basic Information
| Field | Content |
|---|---|
| Product ID | 583 |
| Name | OpenClaw GitHub Trending |
| Type | Open Source Project/GitHub Milestone |
| Platform | GitHub |
| URL | https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw |
Summary
OpenClaw set the record for the fastest growth in GitHub history, surpassing React to become the most starred software project within 60 days, marking a milestone event in the history of open source.
Core Data
Star Growth Timeline
| Time | Star Count | Event |
|---|---|---|
| November 2025 | 0 | Released under the name Clawdbot |
| 3 days after release | 60,000 | First wave of growth driven by Hacker News homepage |
| 14 days after release | 190,000 | Fastest-growing GitHub repository |
| March 2, 2026 | 247,000 | Surpassed React (243,000) |
| March 2026 | 250,829 | Became the most starred non-aggregated software project |
| Within 60 days | 335,000 | Broke React's decade-long record |
Milestone Comparison
| Project | Star Count | Time Achieved |
|---|---|---|
| OpenClaw | 250,000+ | Approximately 4 months |
| React | 243,000 | Approximately 10 years |
| Linux | 218,000 | Accumulated over many years |
| TensorFlow | Higher than OpenClaw | Accumulated over many years |
Other Metrics
- Fork Count: 47,700+ (as of March 2, 2026)
- npm Downloads: 416,000+ (past 30 days)
- Peak Visitors: 2 million visitors in one week
- Skill Count: 10,700+
Growth Drivers
- Hacker News Effect - Homepage post brought 60,000 stars in 3 days
- Media Amplification - Continuous coverage by mainstream media like TechCrunch and CNBC
- Chinese Market - The "raising lobsters" cultural phenomenon drove massive adoption
- Enterprise Attention - Participation from giants like NVIDIA and Tencent boosted credibility
- Practical Value - A truly usable personal AI assistant met market demand
Key Insights
- Unprecedented Speed - Breaking React's decade-long record in 60 days is a miracle in open source history
- Quality Controversy - Significant gap between star growth and security/quality
- Global Growth - The Chinese market contributed a significant proportion of the growth
- Ecosystem Effect - GitHub star count drove the development of the entire OpenClaw ecosystem
Relationship with the OpenClaw Ecosystem
The GitHub Trending status is a core indicator of the OpenClaw ecosystem's influence. Surpassing React's milestone is not just a numerical achievement but also marks the rise of AI agents as a new technological paradigm.
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