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Python
Created by Guido van Rossum in 1991
Rank
#1
Score
100.0—
Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language known for its readability and versatility. It dominates in data science, machine learning, and web development.
Object-orientedProceduralFunctional
Key Statistics
Current Rank
#1
Popularity Score
100.0
out of 100
First Released
1991
35 years ago
Trend Direction
↗ Rising
3.6 pts
Created by Guido van Rossum in 1991
Popularity Trend
100.098.296.4
Jan 10Jan 24Feb 7
Composite score over the last 5 weeks
Source Breakdown
Contribution by data source (Total: 100.0)
GitHub(20% weight)
25.025.0%
Stack Overflow(20% weight)
18.018.0%
Google Trends(15% weight)
15.015.0%
Reddit(10% weight)
7.07.0%
npm/PyPI Packages(15% weight)
10.010.0%
Job Postings(15% weight)
22.022.0%
Tutorials(5% weight)
3.03.0%
Scores are weighted by importance: GitHub (20%), Stack Overflow (20%), Packages (15%), Google Trends (15%), Jobs (15%), Reddit (10%), Tutorials (5%)
Recent History
| Period | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026Current | #1 | 100.0 |
| Jan 2026 | #1 | 99.2 |
| Dec 2025 | #1 | 98.5 |
| Nov 2025 | #1 | 97.8 |
| Oct 2025 | #1 | 96.4 |