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A feature-rich command-line audio/video downloader
The latest stable version of yt-dlp is 2026.10.26, published on 2026-10-26. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-13.
| Latest stable version | 2026.10.26 |
|---|---|
| Published | 2026-10-26 22:25:24 UTC |
| Install | pip install --upgrade yt-dlp |
| Requires | python >=3.11 |
| License | Unlicense |
| Advisories on latest version | none known |
| Last verified | 2026-11-13 05:47:57 UTC |
| Sources | pypi.org |
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Maintenance
| Activity | active |
|---|---|
| Last stable release | 2026-10-26 22:25:24 UTC · 17 days ago |
| Stable releases in the last 12 months | 13 |
| Published versions | 649 |
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Version history
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
2026.10.26 | 2026-10-26 22:25:24 UTC |
2026.10.21 | 2026-10-21 21:54:50 UTC |
2026.8.19 | 2026-08-19 23:48:56 UTC |
2026.7.4 | 2026-07-04 22:42:12 UTC |
2026.6.9 | 2026-06-09 23:27:12 UTC |
2026.3.17 | 2026-03-17 23:42:57 UTC |
2026.3.13 | 2026-03-13 09:02:20 UTC |
2026.3.3 | 2026-03-03 16:54:51 UTC |
2026.2.21 | 2026-02-21 20:40:51 UTC |
2026.2.4 | 2026-02-04 00:49:25 UTC |
2026.1.31 | 2026-02-01 00:12:18 UTC |
2026.1.29 | 2026-01-29 17:18:01 UTC |
2025.12.8 | 2025-12-08 00:15:58 UTC |
2025.11.12 | 2025-11-12 01:00:35 UTC |
2025.10.22 | 2025-10-22 19:53:16 UTC |
2025.10.14 | 2025-10-14 23:39:49 UTC |
2025.9.26 | 2025-09-26 22:23:39 UTC |
2025.9.23 | 2025-09-23 06:54:43 UTC |
2025.9.5 | 2025-09-05 23:07:51 UTC |
2025.8.27 | 2025-08-28 00:03:38 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 | 2024.10.22 |
python 3.9 | 2025.10.14 |
python 3.10 | 2026.10.21 |
python 3.11 | 2026.10.26 |
python 3.12 | 2026.10.26 |
python 3.13 | 2026.10.26 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the latest version of yt-dlp?
The latest stable version of yt-dlp is 2026.10.26, published on 2026-10-26. Verified by Vigia on 2026-11-13.
How do I install the latest version of yt-dlp?
Run pip install --upgrade yt-dlp. The latest stable version is 2026.10.26 (verified 2026-11-13).
Is yt-dlp deprecated?
No. yt-dlp is not marked as deprecated in the registry.
Which Python version does yt-dlp require?
yt-dlp 2026.10.26 declares this requirement: python >=3.11.
Does yt-dlp 2026.10.26 have known vulnerabilities?
No known advisories affect yt-dlp 2026.10.26 according to the data Vigia checks.
Is yt-dlp still maintained?
yt-dlp published 13 stable releases in the last 12 months; the most recent was 17 days ago. Activity: active.
Observed changes
- Mon Oct 26 2026 22:29:47 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — runtime_requirement_changed
- Mon Oct 26 2026 22:29:47 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 2026.10.21 → 2026.10.26
- Mon Oct 26 2026 22:28:46 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — runtime_requirement_changed
- Mon Oct 26 2026 22:28:46 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 2026.10.26 → 2026.10.21
- Mon Oct 26 2026 22:26:45 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — runtime_requirement_changed
- Mon Oct 26 2026 22:26:45 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 2026.10.21 → 2026.10.26
- Wed Oct 21 2026 21:59:01 GM +0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — released 2026.8.19 → 2026.10.21
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