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Simple bencode parser (for Python 2, Python 3 and PyPy)

The latest stable version of bencode.py is 4.1.0, published on 2026-07-07. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-13.

Latest stable version	4.1.0
Published	2026-07-07 10:06:17 UTC
Install	`pip install --upgrade bencode.py`
Requires	none declared
License	BitTorrent Open Source License
Advisories on latest version	none known
Last verified	2026-11-13 10:01:18 UTC
Sources	pypi.org

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Maintenance

Activity	active
Last stable release	2026-07-07 10:06:17 UTC · 129 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months	1
Published versions	8

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Version history

Version	Published
`4.1.0`	2026-07-07 10:06:17 UTC
`4.0.0`	2020-06-12 04:34:03 UTC
`3.0.1`	2020-05-28 05:14:27 UTC
`3.0.0`	2020-05-28 04:50:46 UTC
`2.1.0`	2019-06-10 01:27:55 UTC
`2.0.0`	2017-12-05 02:46:21 UTC
`1.2.0`	2017-02-23 01:59:35 UTC
`0.0.0`	—

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of bencode.py?

The latest stable version of bencode.py is 4.1.0, published on 2026-07-07. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-13.

How do I install the latest version of bencode.py?

Run pip install --upgrade bencode.py. The latest stable version is 4.1.0 (verified 2026-11-13).

Is bencode.py deprecated?

No. bencode.py is not marked as deprecated in the registry.

Which Python version does bencode.py require?

bencode.py 4.1.0 does not declare a Python version requirement.

Does bencode.py 4.1.0 have known vulnerabilities?

No known advisories affect bencode.py 4.1.0 according to the data Vigia checks.

Is bencode.py still maintained?

bencode.py published 1 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 129 days ago. Activity: active.

Observed changes

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