PyPI Stats

PyPI Stats is a free analytics tool for checking download statistics on packages published to the Python Package Index (PyPI). Rather than guessing how widely a library is used, developers can search a package by name and review its recorded download activity in one place.

Key Features

• Package search across PyPI: Search among 889,796 Python packages, so you can locate the specific library or tool you want to examine.
• Download statistics: View download figures recorded for a package, giving a concrete signal of how often it is being retrieved.
• Daily updates: Package data is refreshed daily, so the numbers you review reflect recent activity rather than a stale snapshot.
• Broad coverage: The index spans the large majority of packages published to PyPI, making it useful for comparing both well-known and niche libraries.

Typical Use Cases

• Evaluating a dependency: Before adding a third-party library to a project, check its download activity to gauge how widely it is used.
• Comparing alternatives: Look up two or more packages that solve a similar problem and compare their download figures side by side.
• Tracking a published package: Maintainers can search their own package to see how its download numbers change over time as daily data updates.
• Research and reporting: Pull concrete download figures when you need to reference a Python package's reach in documentation or analysis.

How It Works

1. Open PyPI Stats and use the search field to enter the name of a Python package.
2. Select the matching package from the indexed results.
3. Review the download statistics shown for that package.
4. Return later to check updated figures, since the underlying package data is refreshed daily.

Who It's For

PyPI Stats suits Python developers, maintainers, and technical researchers who need a quick, factual read on package adoption. It is particularly helpful when choosing dependencies, comparing competing libraries, or reporting on how a package is being used across the Python ecosystem.

For anyone who needs download figures for Python packages without extra setup, PyPI Stats offers a straightforward search-and-review workflow.