# Dear ImGui

> Bloat-free immediate-mode GUI for C++

A small GUI library for tools, debuggers and game engines, with no dependencies.

- Source: https://github.com/ocornut/imgui
- License: MIT
- Language: C++
- Stars: 76468
- Forks: 12067
- Contributors: 513
- Last commit: 2026-10-01
- Latest release: v1.92.9b (2026-07-31)
- Purpose: Developer tools, Design & creative
- Runs on: Library / SDK
- For: Personal, Enterprise

## Worth score: 78/100

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

- Popularity: 24/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 14/15
- Readiness: 5/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/ocornut/imgui
Updated: 2026-10-03