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Core utilities for Python packages
The latest stable version of packaging is 26.3, published on 2026-08-04. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
| Latest stable version | 26.3 |
|---|---|
| Published | 2026-08-04 18:15:27 UTC |
| Install | pip install --upgrade packaging |
| Requires | python >=3.9 |
| License | Apache-2.0 OR BSD-2-Clause |
| Advisories on latest version | none known |
| Last verified | 2026-11-12 17:05:44 UTC |
| Sources | pypi.org |
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Maintenance
| Activity | active |
|---|---|
| Last stable release | 2026-08-04 18:15:27 UTC · 99 days ago |
| Stable releases in the last 12 months | 4 |
| Published versions | 54 |
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Version history
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
26.3 | 2026-08-04 18:15:27 UTC |
26.2 | 2026-04-24 20:15:22 UTC |
26.1 | 2026-04-14 21:12:47 UTC |
26.0 | 2026-01-21 20:50:37 UTC |
25.0 | 2025-04-19 11:48:57 UTC |
24.2 | 2024-11-08 09:47:44 UTC |
24.1 | 2024-06-09 23:19:21 UTC |
24.0 | 2024-03-10 09:39:25 UTC |
23.2 | 2023-10-01 13:50:03 UTC |
23.1 | 2023-04-12 16:11:09 UTC |
23.0 | 2023-01-08 18:18:53 UTC |
22.0 | 2022-12-07 23:18:10 UTC |
21.3 | 2021-11-18 00:39:10 UTC |
21.2 | 2021-10-29 11:25:26 UTC |
21.1 | 2021-10-29 11:20:46 UTC |
21.0 | 2021-07-03 12:32:30 UTC |
20.9 | 2021-01-29 20:24:35 UTC |
20.8 | 2020-12-12 04:36:49 UTC |
20.7 | 2020-11-28 14:22:58 UTC |
20.6 withdrawn | 2020-11-28 14:19:42 UTC |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 | 26.2 |
python 3.9 | 26.3 |
python 3.10 | 26.3 |
python 3.11 | 26.3 |
python 3.12 | 26.3 |
python 3.13 | 26.3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest version of packaging?
The latest stable version of packaging is 26.3, published on 2026-08-04. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
How do I install the latest version of packaging?
Run pip install --upgrade packaging. The latest stable version is 26.3 (verified 2026-11-12).
Is packaging deprecated?
No. packaging is not marked as deprecated in the registry.
Which Python version does packaging require?
packaging 26.3 declares this requirement: python >=3.9.
Does packaging 26.3 have known vulnerabilities?
No known advisories affect packaging 26.3 according to the data Vigia checks.
Is packaging still maintained?
packaging published 4 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 99 days ago. Activity: active.
Observed changes
No changes observed yet since Vigia started tracking this package.
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