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The number of files per codebase grew by 74% year-over-year.

May 27, 2026

The number of files per codebase grew by 74% year-over-year. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Black Duck in May 2026. It covers topics including Codebase Size, Software Composition, Open Source Security. The original data appears in “2026 Open Source Security and Risk Analysis” Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 2/25/2026

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What does this statistic say?

The number of files per codebase grew by 74% year-over-year. This data was published by Black Duck and covers Codebase Size, Software Composition, Open Source Security.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from “2026 Open Source Security and Risk Analysis” Report, published by Black Duck on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.blackduck.com/resources/analyst-reports/open-source-security-risk-analysis.html.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Codebase Size, Software Composition, Open Source Security. Browse more statistics on Codebase Size or from Black Duck.

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