Vite Version 8: Unified Rust-Based Bundler and Up to 30x Faster Builds



Posted on Tue May 19 2026 | 12:27 pm


Vite 8.0 introduces a significant architectural change, migrating from a dual-bundler setup to a single Rust-based bundler called Rolldown. This update enhances build speeds, reporting reductions from 46 seconds to 6 seconds in some projects. The release includes developer experience improvements and maintains compatibility with the existing plugin ecosystem.




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