Check Python Version

MacOS users can verify their Python version through the Terminal application. To launch Terminal, open Finder, go to Applications, choose Utilities, and select Terminal.

Run the following command to retrieve your current version of Python.

python --version

If you’ve installed Python 3 alongside the system Python, the command is usually python3 and you can check the exact version using:

python3 --version

Windows 10 users will need to use Windows PowerShell to check the Python version. To launch Windows PowerShell, go to the Start Menu and type powershell. Select it from the list of applications.

Type the following command and press Enter to find your current Python version.

python --version

If you’re using a Linux-based OS, this includes Raspberry Pi users, you can use the Terminal application to check your Python version. To open Terminal, press Ctrl + Alt + T.

Type this command into the Terminal window and press Enter. This will return info containing your current Python version.

python --version