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How can I check if an object is empty in JavaScript? Pending Review

Asked on Apr 19, 2026

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To check if an object is empty in JavaScript, you can use the `Object.keys()` method to get an array of the object's keys and then check its length.
<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
        const isEmpty = (obj) => Object.keys(obj).length === 0;

        const myObject = {};
        console.log(isEmpty(myObject)); // true

        const anotherObject = { key: 'value' };
        console.log(isEmpty(anotherObject)); // false
        <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->
Additional Comment:
  • This method uses "Object.keys()" to retrieve all keys of the object.
  • If the length of the keys array is 0, the object is considered empty.
  • This approach works for plain objects but does not account for objects with non-enumerable properties or symbols.
  • Always ensure that the input is an object to avoid unexpected results.
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