After months of development, feedback, and testing, we’re thrilled to launch gluestack UI v3 — the next major evolution of our React Native and React component library (formerly NativeBase).This release is packed with performance improvements, accessibility upgrades, and a refined developer experience. It also introduces a brand-new Source-to-Destination architecture for contributors, ensuring gluestack remains easy to maintain and extend.Whether you’re an existing gluestack ui user, a React/React Native developer exploring new tools, or an engineering leader evaluating cross-platform UI frameworks, gluestack v3 empowers you to build faster, with more control, and without vendor lock-in.
What's New in gluestack v3
1. Blazing-Fast Performance and Leaner Build
Performance was one of the biggest goals of gluestack v3:
Reduced default CSS/JS footprint
Faster initial render times
Support for Next.js Turbopack → smaller production bundles & lightning-fast rebuilds
Continued support for React Server Components (RSC)
These optimizations mean apps built with gluestack v3 load faster, hydrate quicker, and stay lightweight.
2. New Source-to-Destination Architecture (for Contributors)
One of the most significant changes in v3 is behind the scenes.The Source-to-Destination architecture is designed to make life easier for contributors and maintainers:
All components are maintained in a single
src/
directory.
A single command automatically syncs them to starter kits, docs, and examples.
Contributors now have a single source of truth, making pull requests, bug fixes, and documentation updates more reliable.
For everyday developers using gluestack v3, nothing changes. You still copy, paste, and own your components. The contributor-focused architecture simply ensures gluestack can scale with community contributions while keeping your workflow simple.
3. Universal Compatibility
gluestack v3 is fully aligned with modern React and React Native tooling:
Next.js 15 + React Server Components
Expo SDK 53 + React Native CLI
Monorepo compatibility out of the box
It’s a future-ready UI toolkit designed for web and mobile.
4. Improved Developer Experience
Developer workflows are now faster and easier:
TypeScript-first tooling with strong types and full definitions
New CLI commands for initialization, upgrading, and file synchronization
Hot reloading for instant feedback
Cleaner docs, faster navigation, and better search
When we first built gluestack ui, the vision was simple: empower everyone to build faster.With gluestack v3, we’re taking that vision further: giving developers speed and ownership, while ensuring contributors can grow the ecosystem sustainably.Try gluestack v3 now: gluestack.io/ui/docsSupport the launch on Product HuntTogether, we’re building the future of universal UI development.