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youtube_dl active

YouTube video downloader

The latest stable version of youtube_dl is 2021.12.17, published on 2021-12-16. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-13.

Latest stable version	2021.12.17
Published	2021-12-16 19:02:06 UTC
Install	`pip install --upgrade youtube_dl`
Requires	none declared
License	Unlicense
Advisories on latest version	`GHSA-22fp-mf44-f2mq`
Last verified	2026-11-13 09:53:43 UTC
Sources	pypi.org

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Maintenance

Activity	dormant
Last stable release	2021-12-16 19:02:06 UTC · 1792 days ago
Stable releases in the last 12 months	0
Published versions	953

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Version history

Version	Published
`2021.12.17`	2021-12-16 19:02:06 UTC
`2021.6.6`	2021-06-05 19:01:58 UTC
`2021.5.16`	2021-05-16 15:56:56 UTC
`2021.4.26`	2021-04-25 18:35:09 UTC
`2021.4.17`	2021-04-16 20:51:50 UTC
`2021.4.7`	2021-04-06 20:44:01 UTC
`2021.4.1`	2021-03-31 21:48:48 UTC
`2021.3.31`	2021-03-30 20:00:42 UTC
`2021.3.25`	2021-03-24 17:05:55 UTC
`2021.3.14`	2021-03-14 02:39:52 UTC
`2021.3.3`	2021-03-03 04:49:24 UTC
`2021.3.2`	2021-03-01 23:21:50 UTC
`2021.2.22`	2021-02-21 19:46:17 UTC
`2021.2.10`	2021-02-10 15:36:33 UTC
`2021.2.4.1`	2021-02-04 06:13:17 UTC
`2021.2.4`	2021-02-03 21:51:09 UTC
`2021.1.24.1`	2021-01-24 11:13:08 UTC
`2021.1.16`	2021-01-16 02:53:29 UTC
`2021.1.8`	2021-01-08 04:06:25 UTC
`2021.1.3`	2021-01-03 02:14:57 UTC

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Frequently asked questions

What is the latest version of youtube_dl?

The latest stable version of youtube_dl is 2021.12.17, published on 2021-12-16. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-13.

How do I install the latest version of youtube_dl?

Run pip install --upgrade youtube_dl. The latest stable version is 2021.12.17 (verified 2026-11-13).

Is youtube_dl deprecated?

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

Which Python version does youtube_dl require?

youtube_dl 2021.12.17 does not declare a Python version requirement.

Does youtube_dl 2021.12.17 have known vulnerabilities?

Yes. 1 known advisories affect youtube_dl 2021.12.17: GHSA-22fp-mf44-f2mq.

Is youtube_dl still maintained?

youtube_dl published 0 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 1792 days ago. Activity: dormant.

Observed changes

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