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Status of Python versions

The main branch is currently the future Python 3.14, and is the only branch that accepts new features. The latest release for each Python version can be found on the download page.

Python release cycle

Supported versions

Dates shown in italic are scheduled and can be adjusted.

Unsupported versions

Status key

feature:new features, bugfixes, and security fixes are accepted.
prerelease:feature fixes, bugfixes, and security fixes are accepted for the upcoming feature release.
bugfix:bugfixes and security fixes are accepted, new binaries are still released. (Also called maintenance mode or stable release)
security:only security fixes are accepted and no more binaries are released, but new source-only versions can be released
end-of-life:release cycle is frozen; no further changes can be pushed to it.

See also the :ref:`devcycle` page for more information about branches and backporting.

By default, the end-of-life is scheduled 5 years after the first release, but can be adjusted by the release manager of each branch. All Python 2 versions have reached end-of-life.