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The latest stable version of instaloader is 4.16, published on 2026-10-26. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

Latest stable version	4.16
Published	2026-10-26 21:38:11 UTC
Install	`pip install --upgrade instaloader`
Requires	`python >=3.10`
License	MIT
Advisories on latest version	none known
Last verified	2026-11-12 21:51:52 UTC
Sources	pypi.org

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Maintenance

Activity	active
Last stable release	2026-10-26 21:38:11 UTC · 17 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months	6
Published versions	147

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Version history

Version	Published
`4.16`	2026-10-26 21:38:11 UTC
`4.15.5`	2026-10-24 14:29:45 UTC
`4.15.4`	2026-10-12 20:07:15 UTC
`4.15.3`	2026-07-26 09:04:37 UTC
`4.15.2`	2026-07-05 19:25:57 UTC
`4.15.1`	2026-03-21 21:07:41 UTC
`4.15`	2025-11-08 21:30:30 UTC
`4.14.2`	2025-07-18 05:51:12 UTC
`4.14.1`	2025-01-24 07:22:13 UTC
`4.14`	2024-11-07 07:24:13 UTC
`4.13.2`	2024-10-26 16:14:25 UTC
`4.13.1`	2024-08-28 06:32:36 UTC
`4.13`	2024-08-10 15:41:01 UTC
`4.12.2`	2024-08-10 15:05:03 UTC
`4.12.1`	2024-07-31 06:52:24 UTC
`4.12`	2024-06-29 17:28:15 UTC
`4.11.1`	2024-06-29 17:16:12 UTC
`4.11`	2024-03-18 07:10:58 UTC
`4.10.3`	2024-01-12 07:20:48 UTC
`4.10.2`	2023-12-09 17:02:14 UTC

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Version compatibility

Newest stable version that declares support for each runtime version (from the requirements published with each version).

Runtime	Newest compatible version
`python 3.8`	`4.13.2`
`python 3.9`	`4.15.3`
`python 3.10`	`4.16`
`python 3.11`	`4.16`
`python 3.12`	`4.16`
`python 3.13`	`4.16`

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of instaloader?

The latest stable version of instaloader is 4.16, published on 2026-10-26. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.

How do I install the latest version of instaloader?

Run pip install --upgrade instaloader. The latest stable version is 4.16 (verified 2026-11-12).

Is instaloader deprecated?

No. instaloader is not marked as deprecated in the registry.

Which Python version does instaloader require?

instaloader 4.16 declares this requirement: python >=3.10.

Does instaloader 4.16 have known vulnerabilities?

No known advisories affect instaloader 4.16 according to the data Vigia checks.

Is instaloader still maintained?

instaloader published 6 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 17 days ago. Activity: active.

Observed changes

Mon Oct 26 2026 21:39:30 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 4.15.5 → 4.16
Sat Oct 24 2026 14:31:30 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 4.15.4 → 4.15.5
Mon Oct 12 2026 20:09:35 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — runtime_requirement_changed
Mon Oct 12 2026 20:09:35 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 4.15.3 → 4.15.4

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