The React vs Vue vs Angular debate usually happens in developer forums, where people argue about syntax preferences, state management, and which framework has the best documentation. We decided to approach it differently. Instead of opinions, we used data. We looked at how websites built with each framework actually perform in the real world — their trust scores, security configurations, speed characteristics, and technology choices.
Our database has over 760,000 analyzed domains. React appears on 8% of them, Vue.js on 3%, and Angular on 2%. That gives us tens of thousands of sites per framework to work with — more than enough for meaningful comparisons.
Here's what the numbers say.
JavaScript framework adoption across 760,000+ analyzed websites
Let's start with the obvious. React is the most popular modern JavaScript framework by a wide margin. At 8% of all websites, it has more than double Vue's 3% and quadruple Angular's 2%. If you're building something new in 2026, chances are you're either using React or seriously considering it.
But here's the thing that always surprises people. jQuery is still on 40% of websites. Forty percent. It's not a framework in the modern sense — it's a library — but it's by far the most common JavaScript tool on the web. The "framework wars" are really a fight for the other 60% of the web that isn't locked into jQuery legacy code.
When you look at newer sites specifically (domains registered in the last two years), React's share jumps to roughly 18%, Vue to 7%, and Angular to 4%. jQuery drops to about 15% among new sites. The shift is happening, but the installed base of jQuery sites is massive and slow to turn over.
Here are the average trust scores by framework:
Angular wins. But before Angular fans start celebrating, there's a catch. Angular is disproportionately used by large enterprises — banks, insurance companies, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. These organizations have dedicated security teams, compliance requirements, and infrastructure budgets. Their Angular apps score high because of the organizations behind them, not because Angular is inherently more secure.
React and Vue are used across a much wider spectrum. You'll find React on both Netflix and on someone's weekend project. That wider distribution pulls their averages down slightly compared to Angular's more corporate-skewed user base.
The really interesting comparison is jQuery. Sites running jQuery-only (no modern framework) average 59 — four points below the global mean. This reflects the age and maintenance status of these sites more than anything about jQuery itself.
If you think choosing the right framework automatically gives you good security, I've got bad news. Security header adoption is poor across the board:
These numbers are better than the global averages (20% for CSP, 28% for HSTS), but they're still not good. Even among Angular sites — the best performers here — nearly 70% are missing CSP headers. For context on why these headers matter so much, check our HTTPS and security analysis.
The framework itself doesn't add or configure security headers. That's a server-level configuration. But developers who choose modern frameworks tend to be more aware of security best practices — hence the slightly better numbers. The gap between React/Vue/Angular and jQuery likely reflects developer knowledge and site maintenance habits more than any technical advantage.
Average trust scores: Angular · React · Vue — all above the 63/100 global average
HTTPS is nearly universal among modern framework sites:
No surprises here. Modern frameworks are used on modern sites, and modern sites use HTTPS. jQuery-only sites drag the overall average down because so many of them are older, unmaintained installations that predate the free SSL era.
Cloudflare is the most popular CDN across all framework categories, but adoption rates vary:
React and Vue sites are more likely to use Cloudflare, possibly because indie developers and startups (who heavily favor React and Vue) gravitate toward Cloudflare's free tier. Angular sites are less likely to use Cloudflare because enterprise organizations often prefer AWS CloudFront, Akamai, or Fastly — CDNs we don't always detect in the same way.
For more on Cloudflare's growing role, we've got a dedicated Cloudflare market share analysis.
SPF and DMARC adoption follows a familiar pattern — Angular leads, jQuery trails:
Again, this is the enterprise effect at work for Angular. Large organizations with IT departments are more likely to have email authentication configured because it's often part of their security compliance checklist. For a deeper look at why email security matters and these numbers are still too low, read our email security analysis.
Here's where the framework choice gets more directly relevant. Each framework has different performance characteristics:
React — With server-side rendering (Next.js), React sites deliver fast initial page loads. The growing dominance of Next.js in the React ecosystem means more React sites are server-rendered than ever before. Client-side-only React SPAs still suffer from the "blank page while JavaScript loads" problem, but they're becoming less common.
Vue — Nuxt 3 has made Vue sites genuinely fast. The framework's smaller size compared to React (roughly 30% lighter runtime) gives it a slight edge in raw bundle size. In our data, Vue sites with Nuxt show excellent initial load performance.
Angular — Angular has the largest default bundle size of the three. The framework includes more built-in features (routing, forms, HTTP client, etc.), which means there's more code to download. Angular's ahead-of-time compilation helps, but the floor is still higher than React or Vue. That said, Angular 17+ has made significant improvements with signals and improved tree-shaking.
In practice, the differences between frameworks matter less than the choices developers make within each framework. A well-optimized Angular site beats a poorly optimized React site every time. And all three beat a WordPress site loaded with 30 unoptimized plugins.
Regardless of framework choice, server-side rendering (Next.js, Nuxt, Angular Universal) consistently produces faster initial loads. If SEO and first-visit performance matter to you — and they should — SSR is worth the added complexity.
Framework preference varies by country in some interesting ways:
React is strongest in the United States and Canada, where the American tech ecosystem heavily promotes it. Facebook (now Meta) created React, and its Silicon Valley origins show in the adoption data.
Vue has relatively stronger adoption in Germany and the Netherlands. Vue's creator, Evan You, has cultivated a strong European community, and the framework's documentation quality in multiple languages has helped adoption outside the US.
Angular is more evenly distributed globally, with particular strength in enterprise-heavy markets. Angular's backing by Google and its TypeScript-first approach appeals to the same organizations that standardize on enterprise-grade tools.
We can't talk about framework market share without addressing jQuery. At 40% of all sites, it's not going anywhere anytime soon. And honestly? For many sites, it doesn't need to.
If you're running a content site — a blog, a corporate website, a portfolio — jQuery does exactly what you need. It handles DOM manipulation, AJAX requests, and basic animations perfectly well. You don't need React's virtual DOM for a site that shows articles and a contact form.
The sites where jQuery becomes a liability are the ones that have grown beyond what it was designed for. When you're managing complex state, building interactive dashboards, or handling real-time data — that's where a modern framework genuinely helps. And our trust score data reflects this: the highest-scoring jQuery sites are simple content sites that use jQuery minimally. The lowest-scoring ones are complex applications trying to do too much with jQuery and failing.
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Based on our data, here's my honest take:
Choose React if you want the largest ecosystem, the most job opportunities, and the most community resources. React's trust and security scores are strong, and Next.js makes the performance story excellent. It's the safe bet.
Choose Vue if you want a gentler learning curve, lighter bundle sizes, and excellent documentation. Vue sites score well across our metrics, and the framework's approachability means fewer mistakes from less experienced developers.
Choose Angular if you're building a large, complex enterprise application with a team of developers. Angular's opinionated structure and built-in tooling reduce decision fatigue. Its slightly higher trust scores reflect the enterprise context where it thrives.
Don't choose a framework just because of trust scores. The 3-point difference between Angular (69) and Vue (66) is statistically meaningful across tens of thousands of sites, but it's meaningless for your individual project. Framework choice matters far less than what you do with it.
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Analyze a Website →In our analysis of 760,000+ domains, Angular sites average 69/100, React sites average 68/100, and Vue sites average 66/100. All three score above the global average of 63/100. Angular's slight edge reflects its heavy enterprise usage rather than inherent security advantages.
React leads at 8% of all websites, followed by Vue at 3% and Angular at 2%. However, jQuery (a library) is still found on 40% of websites. Among sites registered in the last two years, React's share jumps to about 18%, showing its growing dominance in new projects.
Slightly on average, but this reflects organizational factors more than framework differences. Angular is used predominantly by large enterprises with security teams and compliance requirements. A well-built React or Vue site is just as secure as an Angular site — the framework doesn't determine security posture, the people and processes behind it do.
Data in this article is based on Bitverzo's analysis of 760,000+ domains as of July 2026. Framework detection uses JavaScript fingerprinting and may not capture all instances. View technology trends or see the top-rated websites.