parsedatetime

Parse human-readable date/time text.

parsedatetime Permissive license Apache License 2.0 Active ★ 711 v2.6 released 2020-05-31

Install

parsedatetime on PyPI

pip

pip install parsedatetime

uv

uv add parsedatetime

poetry

poetry add parsedatetime

Package facts

License	Apache License 2.0 (permissive)
Python support	not specified
Install friction	low — pure-Python wheel
Runtime dependencies	none
Maintenance	actively maintained — 2,265 days since the last release
Last repo commit	2026-07-18
First released	2007-02-14
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: parsedatetime-2.6-py3-none-any.whl

Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: Apache Software LicenseOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: Python :: 2.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Topic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python ModulesTopic :: Text Processing

About parsedatetime

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parsedatetime

Parse human-readable date/time strings.

Python 2.6 or greater is required for parsedatetime version 1.0 or greater.

While we still test with Python 2.6 we cannot guarantee that future changes will not break under 2.6

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========== Installing ==========

You can install parsedatetime using::

pip install parsedatetime

============= Running...

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Parses human-readable date and time strings (like "tomorrow" or "next Friday") into structured date/time objects that Python can work with.

Low friction: pure Python wheel with zero runtime dependencies and active maintenance through 2026, though the latest release dates to 2020.

Apache License 2.0 is permissive; you may use, modify, and distribute this package freely in commercial and private projects provided you include a copy of the license.

Usage

import parsedatetime

cal = parsedatetime.Calendar()
time_struct, parse_status = cal.parse("tomorrow")

Verdict: Stable, well-maintained library with no known vulnerabilities and permissive licensing. Zero dependencies and pure Python distribution make it straightforward to integrate. The 2020 release date is notable but maintenance status remains active; suitable for production use in date parsing workflows.

Needs verification

Whether the 2020 latest release reflects true inactivity or stable maturity—maintenance shows active status but no recent releases
Python 3.7+ support level beyond what classifiers indicate; description mentions 2.6+ but current Python ecosystem context unclear

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