Question 1

Is react-native-icons still maintained?

Accepted Answer

No, the project has been discontinued. The README explicitly warns against using it and recommends migrating to react-native-vector-icons for active support and updates.

Question 2

How do I migrate from react-native-icons to react-native-vector-icons?

Accepted Answer

Since both libraries use similar icon fonts, you can replace import statements and component names. Refer to react-native-vector-icons documentation for exact steps, as APIs may differ, and ensure to update native linking if needed.

Question 3

React Native Icons vs react-native-vector-icons: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Use react-native-vector-icons. It's actively maintained, supports more features cross-platform, and has a larger community. React Native Icons is deprecated and lacks updates, making it a risky choice for new projects.

Question 4

How to add custom icons in react-native-icons for Android?

Accepted Answer

Copy your font file to the assets directory, create a JSON mapping file with icon names and Unicode characters, and register it in MainActivity.java as shown in the README. Note that this process is complex and only works on Android.

Question 5

Why was react-native-icons discontinued?

Accepted Answer

The author discontinued it to avoid fragmentation in the React Native ecosystem and focus on other open-source initiatives, citing the need for a unified solution like react-native-vector-icons.

Question 6

How to use stacked icons in React Native with this library?

Accepted Answer

Stacked icons were only supported on iOS by nesting Icon components within each other, as demonstrated in the README example. For Android or modern projects, consider alternative libraries that support this feature cross-platform.

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