Is ffmpeg@4 safe to use?

ffmpeg@4 has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (4.4.6). DepScope rates its health at 58/100 (high risk).

What is the latest version of ffmpeg@4?

The latest version of ffmpeg@4 is 4.4.6, released 2026-04-20.

Does ffmpeg@4 have known vulnerabilities?

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of ffmpeg@4.

Is ffmpeg@4 deprecated?

No, ffmpeg@4 is actively maintained. Latest release: 4.4.6 (2026-04-20).

What are alternatives to ffmpeg@4?

DepScope has no curated alternatives for ffmpeg@4 at this time.

What license does ffmpeg@4 use?

ffmpeg@4 is licensed under GPL-2.0-or-later.

ffmpeg@4

homebrewv4.4.6

Play, record, convert, and stream audio and video

License GPL-2.0-or-later5 versions1 maintainers39 deps301 weekly dl

/ 100

Health

use with caution

Package name resembles 'ffmpeg' (possible typosquat). Verify the name is what you intend before installing.

Possible typosquat of 'ffmpeg'

Health breakdown0 – 100

25/25

maintenance

3/20

popularity

25/25

security

3/15

maturity

2/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

⚠ Possible typosquat

Name is close to a popular package. Targets:

ffmpeg (close_name dist 2)

Health History

Dependency Tree

License Audit

API access

Get this data programmatically — free, no authentication.

curl https://depscope.dev/api/check/homebrew/ffmpeg@4

Last updated · 2026-04-20T07:20:59Z

ffmpeg@4

homebrewv4.4.6

Play, record, convert, and stream audio and video

License GPL-2.0-or-later5 versions1 maintainers39 deps301 weekly dl

/ 100

Health

use with caution

Package name resembles 'ffmpeg' (possible typosquat). Verify the name is what you intend before installing.

Possible typosquat of 'ffmpeg'

Health breakdown0 – 100

25/25

maintenance

3/20

popularity

25/25

security

3/15

maturity

2/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

⚠ Possible typosquat

Name is close to a popular package. Targets:

ffmpeg (close_name dist 2)

Health History

Dependency Tree

License Audit

API access

Get this data programmatically — free, no authentication.

curl https://depscope.dev/api/check/homebrew/ffmpeg@4

Last updated · 2026-04-20T07:20:59Z