Python Launcher

org.python.PythonLauncher · Developer Tools · v3.8.5

Native Version Spotted 62 devices · 251.3 KB · Impact: 33/100

Native Version Spotted

Universal version latest seen at v3.15.0a7 · Reported by 309 Macs in the community.

All sighted native versions (20+):

v3.10.1 ×2 v3.13.2 ×13 v3.13.0 ×5 v3.9.5 ×1 v3.14.5 (Apple Silicon) ×2 v3.12.8 ×5 v3.14.6 ×19 v3.13.1 ×4 v3.12.0 (Apple Silicon) ×1 v3.14.4 (Apple Silicon) ×3 v3.14.2 ×16 v3.13.5 (Apple Silicon) ×2 v3.14.4 ×9 v3.13.14 ×2 v3.9.10 ×1 v3.15.0b3 ×1 v3.14.0 ×9 v3.12.1 ×4 v3.11.0 ×3 v3.14.2 (Apple Silicon) ×3

Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.

About This App

Python Launcher is a utility application that comes bundled with Python installations on macOS, designed to help users easily run Python scripts by double-clicking them in Finder. It acts as a bridge between the macOS file system and Python interpreters, allowing users to launch .py files without needing to use the Terminal. The app is particularly useful for beginners or users who prefer a graphical interface over command-line interaction. While version 2.7.18 was Intel-only, current Python distributions now include a Universal Binary version that runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.

Versions Seen 32 versions

v3.9.7 v3.9.6 v3.9.5 v3.9.2 v3.9.13 v3.9.1 v3.9.0 v3.8.6 v3.8.5 v3.8.3 v3.8.2 v3.8.1 v3.7.4 v3.7.3 v3.7.2 v3.7.0 v3.6.8 v3.6.5 v3.6.2 v3.6.1 v3.6.0 v3.5.5 v3.4.3 v3.2.2 v3.10.8 v2.7.9 v2.7.6 v2.7.5 v2.7.4 v2.7.3 v2.7.18 v2.7.11

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Good news! A native Universal Binary version of Python Launcher is now available as version 3.14.4, confirmed running on 13 Apple Silicon Macs in our user base. This updated version comes bundled with the latest Python 3.14.4 installation, which includes universal2 binaries that run natively on all supported Macs. To get the native version, download and install the latest Python from the official Python website - the installer package (.pkg) will include the updated Python Launcher that supports both Apple Silicon and Intel architectures. The current Python installers provide universal2 builds that typically support macOS versions from at least 10.15 Catalina onwards.