Python
Open sourcePython Software Foundation
- Category
- Development
- Version
- 3.13.15
- Manifest checked
- 2026-10-23
- Size
- ~28 MB
- Licence terms
- Open source (PSF) · free for personal and business use
- Supported OS
- Windows 11 · 10
- Install method
- Automatic install supported
- Developer
- Python Software Foundation
- Downloads via this site
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What it is
Python is widely used for data analysis, task automation, web servers and machine learning. Its readable syntax makes it a common first language, and plenty of people who are not developers use it to automate spreadsheet work. The installer includes the pip package manager.
When to pick this
For automation scripts, data work or machine learning. If you only need front-end web tooling, Node.js is what you want.
Details
Add to PATH
Tick "Add python.exe to PATH" at the bottom of the installer. Miss it and the python command will not be recognised in Command Prompt, which blocks you immediately.
pip
The bundled package manager installs libraries with pip install.
Versus the Microsoft Store build
Typing python on Windows sometimes opens the Store instead. The official installer causes fewer path problems.
After a reformat
Reinstall packages
Packages installed with pip are gone. Run pip freeze > requirements.txt before formatting and restore with pip install -r. Virtual environments are recreated per project.
The PATH checkbox in setup
"Add python.exe to PATH" on the first setup screen must be ticked for python to run from the terminal. This site’s automatic install turns that option on.
Distribution
- winget ID
- Python.Python.3.13
- Redistribution policy
- Open source licence
- Manifest checked
- 2026-10-23
- Official site
- https://www.python.org/
The date the version and installer URL were checked in winget. This is separate from a usage-terms review or an installation test.
Original winget manifest