Python Versions
Complete information about Python versions, their release dates, new features, improvements, and changes
Latest Versions
Python 3.15
Release Date: October 1, 2026 (Planned)
Python 3.15 is the upcoming major release. Highlights include refined sub-interpreters and security enhancements.
Python 3.14
Release Date: October 7, 2025 (Stable)
Python 3.14 includes performance improvements, new features, and bug fixes
Key Features:
- Enhanced performance optimizations
- New standard library modules
- Improved error messages
- Security updates
- Deprecation warnings for future changes
Python 3.13
Release Date: October 2024 (Stable Release)
Key Features:
- Improved interpreter performance
- New typing features
- Enhanced error messages
- Library updates
Python 3.12
Release Date: October 2, 2023
Key Features:
- Faster f-string parsing
- Improved error messages
- New type hint features
- Performance improvements
Python 3.11
Release Date: October 24, 2022
Key Features:
- Significant performance improvements (10-60% faster)
- Better error messages with tracebacks
- Exception groups and except*
- Typing improvements
- TOML support in standard library
Version History
- Python 3.10 (October 4, 2021) - Structural pattern matching
- Python 3.9 (October 5, 2020) - Dictionary merge operators
- Python 3.8 (October 14, 2019) - Walrus operator
- Python 3.7 (June 27, 2018) - Data classes
- Python 3.6 (December 23, 2016) - F-strings, type hints
Choosing a Version
For new projects, use the latest stable version (Python 3.14 or 3.13)
For existing projects, check compatibility requirements and consider upgrading to benefit from performance improvements and new features