Attempted import error: ‘useHistory’ is not exported from ‘react-router-dom’

When working with JavaScript and React, you may come across an error message that says “Attempted import error: ‘useHistory’ is not exported from ‘react-router-dom’”. This error occurs when you are trying to import and use the ‘useHistory’ hook from the ‘react-router-dom’ package, but it is not available or not exported in the version of the package you are using.

There are a few possible solutions to this error:

Solution 1: Check React Router DOM Version

The first thing you should do is check the version of ‘react-router-dom’ that you are using. The ‘useHistory’ hook was introduced in version 5.1.0 of ‘react-router-dom’, so if you are using an older version, you will need to update it.

To update the package, you can use npm or yarn:

npm install react-router-dom@latest

yarn upgrade react-router-dom@latest

After updating the package, try importing and using the ‘useHistory’ hook again.

Solution 2: Check React Router DOM Documentation

If you are already using the latest version of ‘react-router-dom’ and still encountering the error, it is possible that the ‘useHistory’ hook is not available in the version you are using. In this case, you should refer to the official documentation of ‘react-router-dom’ to check if there have been any changes or updates to the API.

The documentation will provide information on the available hooks and their usage. Make sure to use the correct hook based on the version you are using.

Solution 3: Use ‘BrowserRouter’ Instead

If the ‘useHistory’ hook is not working for you, an alternative solution is to use the ‘BrowserRouter’ component from ‘react-router-dom’ instead. The ‘BrowserRouter’ component provides a history object that you can use to navigate programmatically.

Here’s an example of how to use the ‘BrowserRouter’ component:

import { BrowserRouter } from 'react-router-dom';

function App() {
  const history = BrowserRouter.history;

  // Use history object to navigate programmatically
  history.push('/path');

  return (
    // Your app components
  );
}

By using the ‘BrowserRouter’ component and accessing its history object, you can achieve similar functionality to the ‘useHistory’ hook.

These are the possible solutions to the “Attempted import error: ‘useHistory’ is not exported from ‘react-router-dom’” error. Make sure to check your package version, refer to the documentation, and consider using the ‘BrowserRouter’ component as an alternative.