---
title: useMatches
---

# useMatches

[MODES: framework, data]

## Summary

[Reference Documentation ↗](https://api.reactrouter.com/v7/functions/react_router.useMatches.html)

Returns the active route matches, useful for accessing loaderData for
parent/child routes or the route "handle" property

## Signature

```tsx
useMatches(): undefined
```