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Expo Compatibility

React Native Date Picker works with Expo, but requires a specific setup since it uses native code.

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Requirements

This library cannot be used in the “Expo Go” app because it requires custom native code.
You can use this library with Expo Development Builds. No config plugin is required.
Minimum Expo SDK Versions:
  • Expo SDK 42 or later
  • For Expo SDK 44: version 44.0.4 or later is required

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Why Expo Go Doesn’t Work

Expo Go is a pre-built app that contains a standard set of native modules. Since react-native-date-picker includes custom native code that isn’t part of the Expo Go bundle, it cannot be used in that environment. For more information, see Expo’s documentation on custom native code.

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Setup with Development Builds

Development Builds allow you to create a custom version of Expo Go that includes your native code.

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1. Install the Package

# npm
npm install react-native-date-picker

# yarn
yarn add react-native-date-picker

# pnpm
pnpm add react-native-date-picker

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2. Create a Development Build

No config plugin is needed. Simply create a new development build: 
# For iOS (requires Mac)
eas build --profile development --platform ios

# For Android
eas build --profile development --platform android
Or build locally: 
# For iOS
npx expo run:ios

# For Android
npx expo run:android

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3. Install and Run

After building, install the development build on your device and start the development server: 
npx expo start --dev-client

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Configuration

No additional configuration is required. The date picker will work automatically once included in your development build.

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SDK Version Compatibility

Expo SDKSupportedNotes
SDK 42✅Minimum required version
SDK 43✅Fully supported
SDK 44✅Requires SDK 44.0.4 or later
SDK 45+✅Fully supported

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Example Usage

The usage in Expo is identical to standard React Native: 
import React, { useState } from 'react'
import { Button, View } from 'react-native'
import DatePicker from 'react-native-date-picker'

export default function App() {
  const [date, setDate] = useState(new Date())
  const [open, setOpen] = useState(false)

  return (
    <View>
      <Button title="Open Date Picker" onPress={() => setOpen(true)} />
      <DatePicker
        modal
        open={open}
        date={date}
        onConfirm={(date) => {
          setOpen(false)
          setDate(date)
        }}
        onCancel={() => {
          setOpen(false)
        }}
      />
    </View>
  )
}

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Rebuilding After Updates

Whenever you update react-native-date-picker or add other native dependencies, you’ll need to create a new development build: 
npx expo run:ios
npx expo run:android
This ensures the native code changes are included in your app.

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Troubleshooting

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”Unable to resolve module”

If you see module resolution errors:
  1. Clear your cache: 
    npx expo start --clear
  2. Rebuild the development build: 
    npx expo run:ios
npx expo run:android

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“This package requires custom native code”

This error appears when trying to use the library in Expo Go. You must use a development build instead.

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Build Failures

If your build fails:
  1. Ensure your Expo SDK version meets the minimum requirements (SDK 42+)
  2. For SDK 44, verify you’re using 44.0.4 or later
  3. Check that you’re using a compatible React Native version (0.64.2+ for RN 0.64)
  4. Try cleaning your project: 
    npx expo prebuild --clean

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