Is python-whois safe to use?

python-whois has no known vulnerabilities on the latest version (0.9.6). DepScope rates its health at 66/100 (moderate risk).

What is the latest version of python-whois?

The latest version of python-whois is 0.9.6, released 2025-10-07.

No known vulnerabilities on the latest version of python-whois.

No, python-whois is actively maintained. Latest release: 0.9.6 (2025-10-07).

Popular alternatives to python-whois in PyPI include: boto3, boto3/, packaging, urllib3/, certifi.

python-whois is licensed under MIT.

pypiv0.9.6

Whois querying and parsing of domain registration information.

License MITpermissive28 versions1 maintainers1 deps684,266 weekly dl

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Health

safe to use

[email protected] is safe to use (health: 66/100)

Health breakdown0 – 100

10/25

maintenance

14/20

popularity

25/25

security

12/15

maturity

5/15

community

Vulnerabilities

none known

Dependencies (1)

API access

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