Question 1

How do I animate route transitions with Wouter?

Accepted Answer

Wouter doesn't include built-in animations; you need to use external libraries like framer-motion and manually handle transitions with useRoute or the aroundNav prop, as explained in the FAQ section on animated transitions.

Question 2

Wouter vs React Router: which is better for a large app?

Accepted Answer

Wouter excels in bundle size and simplicity, but React Router is better for large apps needing out-of-the-box features like data loading and extensive ecosystem support. Choose Wouter if minimalism is a priority, but be prepared for more custom work.

Question 3

How to set up nested routes in Wouter?

Accepted Answer

Use the nest prop on Route components to create nested routing contexts; child routes receive scoped locations, and absolute paths can be referenced with ~, as detailed in the route nesting section.

Question 4

Does Wouter support TypeScript?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Wouter includes type definition files bundled with the package, supporting TypeScript projects, though it's written in JavaScript, as mentioned in the FAQ.

Question 5

How to handle active links in Wouter?

Accepted Answer

Pass a function to the className prop of Link that receives an active boolean, or use the useRoute hook for custom logic, as shown in the FAQ on active links.

Question 6

Can I use Wouter with View Transitions API?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires manual setup using the aroundNav prop to wrap navigation in document.startViewTransition, since Wouter doesn't bundle this feature to keep the library lightweight.

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