The Python install manager helps you to install, manage, and launch Python on Windows.
After install, the "py" command is your tool of choice - try "py help" to see what it can do! (Not working? You may need to uninstall the old "Python launcher", and check "Manage app execution aliases" to ensure the command is enabled.)
Publisher’s description
What is Python Install Manager?
Python Install Manager by Python Software Foundation is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSIX and MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 100.9 MB. It needs Windows 10 2004 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.4.240.0, released on October 9, 2026. The version history goes back to June 13, 2025: 14 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 11 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,536 times. The source code on GitHub (python/pymanager) has 356 stars. On Windows it registers 6 file types, including .py, .pyw, .pyc, .pyd and .pyz. Similar programs include RStudio, OpenCode and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “The Python Install Manager (for Windows)”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Python Install Manager is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Python Install Manager safe to download?
- The file is served by python.org, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
002CFE4F4B63E322E9C8170CEA4D7D97E3E2D18246887325F969BB75F482F4DC· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 14 versions ›14 versions over 1 year · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.4.240.0Latest | October 9, 2026 | 100.9 MB | 64-bit MSIX64-bit MSI |
| 26.3.240.0 | July 7, 2026 | 47.0 MB | 64-bit MSIX64-bit MSI |
| 26.2.240.0 | May 11, 2026 | 46.5 MB | 64-bit MSI64-bit MSIX |
| 26.1.240.0 | April 1, 2026 | 46.2 MB | 64-bit MSIX64-bit MSI |
| 26.0.240.0 | February 23, 2026 | 46.2 MB | 64-bit MSIX64-bit MSI |
| 25.2.240.0 | December 19, 2025 | 46.0 MB | 64-bit MSIX64-bit MSI |
| 25.1.240.0 | December 2, 2025 | 46.0 MB | 64-bit MSIX64-bit MSI |
| 25.0.240.0 | October 8, 2025 | 45.9 MB | 64-bit MSI64-bit MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Python.PythonInstallManager -echoco install pymanager -yAdd-AppxPackage -Path python-manager-26.4.msixGet-AppxPackage -Name PythonSoftwareFoundation.PythonManager | Remove-AppxPackageProgram files (.exe): py.exe, py-manager.exe, pymanager.exe, pyshellext.exe, python.exe, python3.exe, pythonw.exe, pythonw3.exe, pyw.exe, pyw-manager.exe, pywmanager.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Python Software Foundation
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- PSF-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/python/pymanager
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 2004+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSIX, MSI
- Version
- 26.4.240.0
- Released
- October 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 13, 2025
- Versions listed
- 14
- Updates / year
- 10.6
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,536
- GitHub stars
- 356
- GitHub forks
- 74
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Python.PythonInstallManager
- Chocolatey package
- pymanager
- MSI product code
- {F3923B44-01DC-4ED3-8C2A-171B051A2D98}
File types it opens (6)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Python Install Manager free?
Yes. Python Install Manager is open-source software under the PSF-2.0 licence.
Is Python Install Manager safe to download?
The download comes from python.org, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Python Install Manager with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Python Install Manager be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Python Install Manager support?
The installer requires Windows 10 2004 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does Python Install Manager run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Python Install Manager?
The versions page lists all 14 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 13, 2025.
What are alternatives to Python Install Manager?
RStudio, OpenCode, Node.js (LTS), Haxe and Apache NetBeans. The alternatives page compares them.
