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Pure Python client for Apache Kafka
The latest stable version of kafka-python is 3.0.13, published on 2026-11-06. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-13.
| Latest stable version | 3.0.13 |
|---|---|
| Published | 2026-11-06 01:33:25 UTC |
| Install | pip install --upgrade kafka-python |
| Requires | python >=3.8 |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Advisories on latest version | none known |
| Last verified | 2026-11-13 07:23:51 UTC |
| Sources | pypi.org |
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Maintenance
| Activity | active |
|---|---|
| Last stable release | 2026-11-06 01:33:25 UTC · 7 days ago |
| Stable releases in the last 12 months | 23 |
| Published versions | 84 |
Heuristic based only on release dates; it does not measure issue or security response times.
Version history
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
3.0.13 | 2026-11-06 01:33:25 UTC |
3.0.12 | 2026-10-26 18:45:58 UTC |
2.3.3 | 2026-10-26 17:48:36 UTC |
2.2.21 | 2026-10-26 17:48:35 UTC |
3.0.11 | 2026-08-16 16:46:13 UTC |
3.0.10 | 2026-08-04 23:44:12 UTC |
3.0.9 | 2026-07-21 18:19:25 UTC |
3.0.8 | 2026-07-09 18:53:00 UTC |
3.0.7 | 2026-06-28 22:12:55 UTC |
3.0.6 | 2026-06-25 19:09:17 UTC |
3.0.5 | 2026-06-24 14:45:52 UTC |
3.0.4 | 2026-06-23 15:43:30 UTC |
3.0.2 | 2026-06-18 13:32:32 UTC |
3.0.1 | 2026-06-17 16:43:43 UTC |
3.0.0 | 2026-06-11 23:06:15 UTC |
2.3.2 | 2026-06-03 22:46:47 UTC |
2.2.20 | 2026-06-03 22:43:39 UTC |
2.3.1 | 2026-04-09 21:10:22 UTC |
2.2.19 | 2026-04-09 21:10:08 UTC |
2.3.0 | 2025-11-21 00:47:32 UTC |
Showing the 20 most recent of 84 versions. JSON
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 | 3.0.13 |
python 3.9 | 3.0.13 |
python 3.10 | 3.0.13 |
python 3.11 | 3.0.13 |
python 3.12 | 3.0.13 |
python 3.13 | 3.0.13 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest version of kafka-python?
The latest stable version of kafka-python is 3.0.13, published on 2026-11-06. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-13.
How do I install the latest version of kafka-python?
Run pip install --upgrade kafka-python. The latest stable version is 3.0.13 (verified 2026-11-13).
Is kafka-python deprecated?
No. kafka-python is not marked as deprecated in the registry.
Which Python version does kafka-python require?
kafka-python 3.0.13 declares this requirement: python >=3.8.
Does kafka-python 3.0.13 have known vulnerabilities?
No known advisories affect kafka-python 3.0.13 according to the data Vigia checks.
Is kafka-python still maintained?
kafka-python published 23 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 7 days ago. Activity: active.
Observed changes
- Fri Nov 06 2026 01:35:36 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 3.0.12 → 3.0.13
- Mon Oct 26 2026 18:48:26 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 3.0.11 → 3.0.12
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