matplotlib

Python plotting package

matplotlib Permissive license License agreement for matplotlib versions 1.3.0 and later ========================================================= 1. This LICENSE AGREEMENT is between the Matplotlib Development Team ("MDT"), and… (full text in the JSON record) Active ★ 23,079 v3.11.1 released 2026-07-18

Install

matplotlib on PyPI

pip

pip install matplotlib

uv

uv add matplotlib

poetry

poetry add matplotlib

Package facts

License	License agreement for matplotlib versions 1.3.0 and later ========================================================= 1. This LICENSE AGREEMENT is between the Matplotlib Development Team ("MDT"), and… (full text in the JSON record) (permissive)
Python support	supports the current Python release (>=3.11)
Install friction	medium — platform-specific wheel
Runtime dependencies	9 — contourpy, cycler, fonttools, kiwisolver, numpy, packaging, pillow, pyparsing, python-dateutil
Maintenance	actively maintained — 26 days since the last release
Last repo commit	2026-08-12
First released	2006-01-09
Popularity	one of the top 1,000 most-downloaded packages on PyPI (30-day window, as of 2026-08-13)
Known vulnerabilities	none known (OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-13)

Evidence: matplotlib-3.11.1-cp311-cp311-macosx_10_12_x86_64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp311-cp311-macosx_11_0_arm64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp311-cp311-manylinux2014_x86_64.manylinux_2_17_x86_64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp311-cp311-manylinux_2_26_aarch64.manylinux_2_28_aarch64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp311-cp311-musllinux_1_2_x86_64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp311-cp311-win_amd64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp311-cp311-win_arm64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp312-cp312-macosx_10_13_x86_64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp312-cp312-macosx_11_0_arm64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp312-cp312-manylinux2014_x86_64.manylinux_2_17_x86_64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp312-cp312-manylinux_2_26_aarch64.manylinux_2_28_aarch64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp312-cp312-musllinux_1_2_x86_64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp312-cp312-win_amd64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp312-cp312-win_arm64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp313-cp313-macosx_10_13_x86_64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp313-cp313-macosx_11_0_arm64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp313-cp313-manylinux2014_x86_64.manylinux_2_17_x86_64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp313-cp313-manylinux_2_26_aarch64.manylinux_2_28_aarch64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp313-cp313-musllinux_1_2_x86_64.whl; matplotlib-3.11.1-cp313-cp313t-macosx_10_13_x86_64.whl

Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableFramework :: MatplotlibIntended Audience :: EducationIntended Audience :: Science/ResearchLicense :: OSI Approved :: Python Software Foundation LicenseProgramming Language :: PythonProgramming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14Topic :: Scientific/Engineering :: Visualization

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matplotlib is a comprehensive Python library for creating static, animated, and interactive visualizations across multiple output formats and GUI toolkits.

Medium install friction due to 9 runtime dependencies including numpy, pillow, and fonttools, plus compiled extensions. However, matplotlib is actively maintained (last commit 2026-08-12, 26 days since release) with strong community support and broad platform coverage via precompiled wheels for Python 3.11–3.13.

matplotlib uses a permissive Python Software Foundation License (PSF) with bundled components under OFL-1.1, Apache-2.0, MIT, and other permissive licenses. Derivative works must retain copyright notices and summarize changes; no restrictions on commercial use.

Usage

pip install matplotlib
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
plt.plot([1, 2, 3], [1, 4, 9])
plt.show()

Requires Python ≥3.11; compiled dependencies (contourpy, kiwisolver, pillow) may need build tools on some platforms.

Verdict: matplotlib is a mature, actively maintained visualization standard with no known vulnerabilities, permissive licensing, and strong platform support. Medium install friction is offset by its production-stable status (Development Status 5), broad adoption, and comprehensive documentation. Suitable for scientific, research, and commercial projects.

Needs verification

Whether the 9 runtime dependencies introduce transitive security concerns beyond those directly disclosed.
Performance characteristics and memory footprint for large-scale or real-time visualization workloads.

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