# Is @angular/platform-browser-dynamic ESM-only? Can you require() it?

> @angular/platform-browser-dynamic@22.1.5 is ESM-only. ESM-only since 13.0.0 — last CommonJS version is 12.2.17.

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Last verified Sep 9, 2026 against @angular/platform-browser-dynamic@22.1.5.

@angular/platform-browser-dynamic dropped its CommonJS build in 13.0.0 (November 2021). The last version with a plain require()-able CommonJS entry is 12.2.17, published Nov 22, 2022; it declares support for Node.js ^12.14.1 || >=14.0.0.

On Node.js 22.12+ and newer (@angular/platform-browser-dynamic@22.1.5 declares Node.js ^22.22.3 || ^24.15.0 || >=26.0.0), require("@angular/platform-browser-dynamic") works with the latest version: Node.js loads synchronous ES modules through require(). Verified on Node.js 22, 24 and 26. Node.js 18 has no require(esm), and @angular/platform-browser-dynamic@22.1.5 declares Node.js ^22.22.3 || ^24.15.0 || >=26.0.0, so 18 is outside its supported range anyway.

@angular/platform-browser-dynamic@22.1.5 declares engines "^22.22.3 || ^24.15.0 || >=26.0.0", so Node.js 18, 20 are outside its supported range regardless of module format.

**Deprecated:** @angular/platform-browser-dynamic is deprecated. Use `@angular/platform-browser` instead.

## What to do

1. On Node.js 22.12+ and newer (@angular/platform-browser-dynamic@22.1.5 declares Node.js ^22.22.3 || ^24.15.0 || >=26.0.0), require("@angular/platform-browser-dynamic") works with the latest version: Node.js loads synchronous ES modules through require(). Verified on Node.js 22, 24 and 26.
2. From a CommonJS file, use a dynamic import inside an async function: const platformBrowserDynamic = await import("@angular/platform-browser-dynamic"). That works on every Node.js version the package supports (^22.22.3 || ^24.15.0 || >=26.0.0).
3. If you need a synchronous require() or run Node.js 18: npm install @angular/platform-browser-dynamic@12.2.17, the last CommonJS release (published Nov 22, 2022); it declares Node.js ^12.14.1 || >=14.0.0.
4. @angular/platform-browser-dynamic@22.1.5 declares engines "^22.22.3 || ^24.15.0 || >=26.0.0", so Node.js 18, 20 are unsupported regardless: upgrade Node.js or pin an older release.
5. TypeScript: types are bundled; install nothing extra.
6. This package is deprecated: @angular/platform-browser-dynamic is deprecated. Use `@angular/platform-browser` instead.

## Facts

- Latest: 22.1.5 (Sep 3, 2026)
- Module format: ESM-only
- Last CommonJS version: 12.2.17
- ESM-only since: 13.0.0 (Nov 3, 2021)
- TypeScript types: bundled
- Node engines: ^22.22.3 || ^24.15.0 || >=26.0.0
- Weekly downloads: 3.6M
- License: MIT

## Runtime test results for @angular/platform-browser-dynamic@22.1.5

Installed and executed on Sep 9, 2026 with require("@angular/platform-browser-dynamic") from a CommonJS file and import "@angular/platform-browser-dynamic" from an ES module.

| Runtime | require("@angular/platform-browser-dynamic") | import "@angular/platform-browser-dynamic" |
|---|---|---|
| Node.js 18 | fails (ERR_REQUIRE_ESM) | works |
| Node.js 20 | works | works |
| Node.js 22 | works | works |
| Node.js 24 | works | works |
| Node.js 26 | works | works |
| Bun 1.4.0 | works | works |

## How to import @angular/platform-browser-dynamic

ES modules:

```js
import * as platformBrowserDynamic from "@angular/platform-browser-dynamic";
```

Namespace import shown because the ESM entry may have no default export; use named imports for what it exports.

CommonJS:

```js
// Node.js 22.12+ and newer (verified):
const platformBrowserDynamic = require("@angular/platform-browser-dynamic");

// Any Node.js version the package supports (^22.22.3 || ^24.15.0 || >=26.0.0), from an async function:
async function main() {
  const platformBrowserDynamic = await import("@angular/platform-browser-dynamic");
}

// Or pin the last CommonJS release (declares Node.js ^12.14.1 || >=14.0.0):
// npm install @angular/platform-browser-dynamic@12.2.17
```

## Module format by version

Derived from the type, main and exports fields of every stable release on npm (572 versions; the newest 60 shown).

| Versions | Format | First published |
|---|---|---|
| 20.3.26 – 22.1.5 | ESM-only | Jul 8, 2026 |

## Frequently asked

**Is @angular/platform-browser-dynamic ESM-only?**

@angular/platform-browser-dynamic@22.1.5 is ESM-only. @angular/platform-browser-dynamic dropped its CommonJS build in 13.0.0 (November 2021). The last version with a plain require()-able CommonJS entry is 12.2.17, published Nov 22, 2022; it declares support for Node.js ^12.14.1 || >=14.0.0.

**Which version of @angular/platform-browser-dynamic still supports CommonJS / require()?**

12.2.17 is the last version of @angular/platform-browser-dynamic with a CommonJS build; it declares Node.js ^12.14.1 || >=14.0.0. Install it with "npm install @angular/platform-browser-dynamic@12.2.17". Every version from 13.0.0 on is ESM-only.

**How do I use @angular/platform-browser-dynamic from a CommonJS file?**

From a CommonJS file, use a dynamic import inside an async function: const platformBrowserDynamic = await import("@angular/platform-browser-dynamic"). That works on every Node.js version the package supports (^22.22.3 || ^24.15.0 || >=26.0.0). On Node.js 22.12+ and newer (@angular/platform-browser-dynamic@22.1.5 declares Node.js ^22.22.3 || ^24.15.0 || >=26.0.0), require("@angular/platform-browser-dynamic") works with the latest version: Node.js loads synchronous ES modules through require(). Verified on Node.js 22, 24 and 26. Alternatively pin @angular/platform-browser-dynamic@12.2.17 (declares Node.js ^12.14.1 || >=14.0.0).

**Does @angular/platform-browser-dynamic work in Bun?**

Yes. import "@angular/platform-browser-dynamic" loaded successfully in Bun 1.4.0 on Sep 9, 2026.

**Does @angular/platform-browser-dynamic ship TypeScript types?**

Yes. @angular/platform-browser-dynamic bundles its own type declarations; no @types package is needed.

## Links

- [@angular/platform-browser-dynamic on npm](https://www.npmjs.com/package/@angular/platform-browser-dynamic)
- [Source repository](https://github.com/angular/angular)
- [HTML version](https://canirequire.com/package/@angular/platform-browser-dynamic/)
- [JSON version](https://canirequire.com/package/@angular/platform-browser-dynamic.json)

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