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Shadcn/UI now defaults to Base UI instead of Radix

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July 5, 2026

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Summary

Base UI is now the default component library in shadcn/ui as of July 2026. Base UI is developed by the same team that created Radix, offering unstyled headless components with improved APIs and accessibility.

Key Takeaways

Base UI is now the default component library in shadcn/ui, replacing Radix for new projects.
Base UI is stable at version 1.6.0 and has over 6 million weekly downloads.
Radix is not being deprecated and will continue to receive updates and support alongside Base UI.
A migration skill has been developed to facilitate transitioning from Radix to Base UI without disrupting existing projects.

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Community Sentiment

Mixed

Positives

Mantine is brilliant for building quickly, and its customization options make it a favorite despite a slight learning curve.
The shift to using LLMs for migration work could streamline processes, making development more efficient and less error-prone.

Concerns

The copy-paste approach of shadcn may lead to more problems down the line, complicating upgrades that should be straightforward.
Many feel that UI libraries are just reinventing the wheel endlessly, leading to frustration over redundant solutions.