Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Turbopack
Fast Rust-powered bundler
Core Features
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Rust-based
|
Built with Rust for speed |
Incremental
|
Only rebuild what changed |
Next.js Integration
|
Built into Next.js 13+ |
Webpack Compatible
|
Webpack loader support |
Fast HMR
|
Instant hot module reload |
Better Caching
|
Optimized cache strategy |
Usage with Next.js
next dev --turbo
Use Turbopack in dev mode
npm run dev -- --turbo
Enable Turbopack
Performance
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Cold Start
|
10x faster than Webpack |
HMR Updates
|
Instant updates |
File Changes
|
Updates in milliseconds |
Large Codebases
|
Scales better than Webpack |
Best Practices
- Use with Next.js 13+ for best experience
- Ideal for large applications
- Gradually adopt - works alongside Webpack
- Most Webpack loaders are supported
💡 Pro Tips
Quick Reference
Turbopack is 700x faster than Webpack for large apps