gluestack-ui v4 (alpha) release
January 23, 2026by
Sanchit KumarBuilding gluestack-ui
This version introduces a shadcn-inspired design system and a refreshed animation foundation powered by react-native-reanimated.
Highlights
- Components redesigned to closely align with shadcn UI
- Migration to react-native-reanimated for animations
- Upgraded KitchenSink demo app for previews and testing
- New documentation available at https://v4.gluestack.io
- Expo 55 (beta) support
Why react-native-reanimated?
- Native-first performance (UI thread)
- Better Expo & RN ecosystem alignment
Why shadcn UI replica design system?
It's easier for modern developers and designers to follow a common design language already popularized by shadcn.What's coming next:
- Uniwind support
- NativeWind v5 support
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