React Router v8: a Deliberately Boring Release with ESM-Only Builds and Default Middleware

Daniel Curtis — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 06:21:00 GMT

React Router v8 was released on June 17, 2026, with minimal breaking changes and new baselines. Key updates include an ESM-only build and default middleware settings. React Router v6 and Remix v2 have reached End of Life. Developers should follow specific migration guidelines to update their applications, while some are considering alternatives like TanStack Router.

By Daniel Curtis

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React Router v8: a Deliberately Boring Release with ESM-Only Builds and Default Middleware