Does Python work on Apple Silicon?

✅ Yes, reported working for v2.7.16, v3.8.2, and v3.9

May also be known as Python Launcher or Python PythonLauncher

View PyPerformance Benchmarks Python Tracker Github Issue Github Issue #2 🧪 Apple Silicon App Tested

💻 Device Support

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📚 Bundle Version History

org.python.PythonLauncher

v3.9.4

🔶 App has not yet been reported to be native to Apple Silicon

🖥 Supported Architectures X86

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v2.7.16