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# Knockout.js Reviews
**Vendor:** Open Source Initiative (OSI)  
**Category:** [JavaScript Web Frameworks](https://www.g2.com/categories/javascript-web-frameworks)  
**Average Rating:** 3.9/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 48
## About Knockout.js
Knockout is a standalone JavaScript implementation of the Model-View-ViewModel pattern




## Knockout.js Reviews
  ### 1. I would not recommend Knockout.js to any of my colleague

**Rating:** 0.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Haiming Z. | Software Development Engineer, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** February 02, 2021

**What do you like best about Knockout.js?**

The Knockout.js does not dependencies which makes it perfect for a small project.

**What do you dislike about Knockout.js?**

Comparing React.js which I'm working with now, Knockout.js doesn't have an active community and lack of ready to use plugins

**What problems is Knockout.js solving and how is that benefiting you?**

I didn't use Knockout.js after a comparison with React

  ### 2. Better frameworks available

**Rating:** 1.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** February 28, 2016

**What do you like best about Knockout.js?**

Powerful template based bindings make it easy to do quick data-binding. 

**What do you dislike about Knockout.js?**

Annoying to wrap all types in ko.observable.
No idea how to use with ES6
Data binding probably too complicated for large app
Error in binding syntax difficult to debug
React's single direction data flow easier to understand

**What problems is Knockout.js solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Can be used to build software if you stick rigidly to conventions


## Knockout.js Discussions
  - [How do I download knockout JS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-download-knockout-js) - 1 comment
  - [Is knockout JS dead?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-knockout-js-dead) - 1 comment

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## Knockout.js Features
**JavaScript Frameworks**
- Libraries
- Community
- Widgets
- Browser Support
- Graphical Visualization
- Mobile Support

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