# Carbon Language

> Experimental successor to C++

Google-led experimental language designed for C++ interop and migration.

- Source: https://github.com/carbon-language/carbon-lang
- Homepage: http://docs.carbon-lang.dev/
- License: NOASSERTION
- Language: C++
- Stars: 33898
- Forks: 1696
- Contributors: 197
- Last commit: 2026-10-02
- Purpose: Developer tools
- Runs on: CLI
- For: Personal, Enterprise

## Worth score: 66/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 23/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 15/25
- Community: 12/15
- Readiness: 6/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/carbon-language/carbon-lang
Updated: 2026-10-03