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Most extensible Python build backend with support for C/C++ extension modules
The latest stable version of setuptools is 84.2.1, published on 2026-10-20. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
| Latest stable version | 84.2.1 |
|---|---|
| Published | 2026-10-20 19:01:35 UTC |
| Install | pip install --upgrade setuptools |
| Requires | python >=3.10 |
| License | MIT |
| Advisories on latest version | none known |
| Last verified | 2026-11-12 17:27:26 UTC |
| Sources | pypi.org |
Maintenance
| Activity | active |
|---|---|
| Last stable release | 2026-10-20 19:01:35 UTC · 22 days ago |
| Stable releases in the last 12 months | 12 |
| Published versions | 628 |
Heuristic based only on release dates; it does not measure issue or security response times.
Version history
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
84.2.1 | 2026-10-20 19:01:35 UTC |
84.2.0 | 2026-10-19 20:38:01 UTC |
84.1.0 | 2026-10-19 20:11:41 UTC |
84.0.0 | 2026-08-08 18:27:56 UTC |
83.0.0 | 2026-07-04 15:31:20 UTC |
82.0.1 | 2026-03-09 12:47:15 UTC |
82.0.0 | 2026-02-08 15:08:38 UTC |
75.3.4 | 2026-02-08 14:12:32 UTC |
81.0.0 | 2026-02-06 21:10:37 UTC |
80.10.2 | 2026-01-25 22:38:15 UTC |
80.10.1 | 2026-01-21 09:42:00 UTC |
75.3.3 | 2026-01-14 21:46:46 UTC |
80.9.0 | 2025-05-27 00:56:49 UTC |
80.8.0 | 2025-05-20 14:02:51 UTC |
80.7.1 | 2025-05-15 02:40:58 UTC |
80.7.0 withdrawn | 2025-05-14 20:09:27 UTC |
80.6.0 | 2025-05-14 19:50:15 UTC |
80.4.0 | 2025-05-09 20:42:25 UTC |
80.3.1 | 2025-05-04 18:47:02 UTC |
80.3.0 withdrawn | 2025-05-03 09:17:29 UTC |
Showing the 20 most recent of 612 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 | 75.3.4 |
python 3.9 | 82.0.1 |
python 3.10 | 84.2.1 |
python 3.11 | 84.2.1 |
python 3.12 | 84.2.1 |
python 3.13 | 84.2.1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest version of setuptools?
The latest stable version of setuptools is 84.2.1, published on 2026-10-20. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-12.
How do I install the latest version of setuptools?
Run pip install --upgrade setuptools. The latest stable version is 84.2.1 (verified 2026-11-12).
Is setuptools deprecated?
No. setuptools is not marked as deprecated in the registry.
Which Python version does setuptools require?
setuptools 84.2.1 declares this requirement: python >=3.10.
Does setuptools 84.2.1 have known vulnerabilities?
No known advisories affect setuptools 84.2.1 according to the data Vigia checks.
Is setuptools still maintained?
setuptools published 12 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 22 days ago. Activity: active.
Observed changes
- ue Oct 20 2026 19:02:40 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 84.2.0 → 84.2.1
- Mon Oct 19 2026 20:39:40 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 84.1.0 → 84.2.0
- Mon Oct 19 2026 20:14:37 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 84.0.0 → 84.1.0
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