urllib3
PyPIv2.7.0HTTP library with thread-safe connection pooling, file post, and more.
Not recommended for new projects
No — urllib3 should not be adopted for new projects. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
- ?Adoption: grade ?, Not reported by this registry.
No download data reported for this package yet.
- BMaintenance: grade B, Good.
Last published 125 days ago. 9 releases in the last 2 years.
- AWeight: grade A, Excellent.
Zero runtime dependencies, about 128 KB installed.
- BSupply chain: grade B, Good.
This package lists no maintainer.
- FLicense: grade F, Failing.
No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
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Install cost
What you actually take on by adding urllib3 to a project.
Runtime packages this one declares itself.
Distinct packages in the full runtime tree, deduplicated the way a package manager would.
Unpacked size of this package plus its entire runtime tree.
Longest resolved dependency chain below this package.
Compatibility
- Python
- python >=3.10
Quick start
A usage example from the urllib3 README.
>>> import urllib3
>>> resp = urllib3.request("GET", "http://httpbin.org/robots.txt")
>>> resp.status
200
>>> resp.data
b"User-agent: *\nDisallow: /deny\n"Used by
Popular packages that depend on urllib3.
Relationship graph
Dependencies (left) and dependents (right) of urllib3.
Frequently installed together
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Release history
8 releases in the last two years, typically about 27 days apart.
| Version | Published | Size | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7.0latest | 4 months ago | 128 KB | — |
| 2.6.3 | 8 months ago | 129 KB | — |
| 2.6.2 | 9 months ago | 128 KB | — |
| 2.6.1 | 9 months ago | 128 KB | — |
| 2.6.0 | 9 months ago | 128 KB | — |
| 2.5.0 | 1 year ago | 127 KB | — |
| 2.4.0 | 1 year ago | 126 KB | — |
| 2.3.0 | 1 year ago | 125 KB | — |
| 2.2.3 | 2 years ago | 123 KB | — |
| 1.26.20 | 2 years ago | 141 KB | — |
| 1.26.19 | 2 years ago | 141 KB | — |
| 2.2.2 | 2 years ago | 119 KB | — |
| 2.2.1 | 2 years ago | 118 KB | — |
| 2.2.0 | 2 years ago | 118 KB | — |
| 2.1.0 | 2 years ago | 102 KB | — |
Overview
urllib3 is an PyPI package that hTTP library with thread-safe connection pooling, file post, and more. It has 2 known dependents in the graph. The latest version is 2.7.0.
Who should use it
Teams working in the PyPI ecosystem who need hTTP library with thread-safe connection pooling, file post, and more and value a focused solution.
When not to use it
Consider an alternative if you need to or if a more actively-maintained option better fits your PyPI stack.
Pros
- Zero runtime dependencies — minimal footprint.
Cons
- No license detected — review usage terms before adopting.
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Frequently asked questions
Should I use urllib3?
No — urllib3 should not be adopted for new projects. No license declared — you have no explicit right to use this code.
How do I install urllib3?
Run `pip install urllib3` to add urllib3 to your PyPI project.
What license is urllib3 released under?
No license was detected in urllib3's metadata; review the repository before use.
How popular is urllib3?
PyPI does not publish download counts. Within PackageGraph's crawl, 2 known packages depend on urllib3.
Is urllib3 still maintained?
The most recent release of urllib3 (v2.7.0) was published 4 months ago.