Checking the Python version on Ubuntu helps us avoid any compatibility issues while installing any new software on a Linux\/Ubuntu machine. To find the installed Python Version on Ubuntu, use the Methods mentioned below:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Using the Python3 Command<\/li>\n
- Using the \u201csys module\u201d script<\/li>\n
- Using \u201cplatform\u201d Command<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Method 1: Use the Python3 Command to Find Python Version on Linux\/Ubuntu<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The simplest method is to use the \u201cpython3\u201d command to check the Version details. Use the Python3 command along with the \u201c-V\u201d flag to display the version only:<\/p>\n
python3 -V<\/span><\/div><\/div>\nThe \u201c-V\u201d flag shows only the version of installed Python on Ubuntu:<\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/word-image-21237-1.png\")
<\/p>\nMethod 2: Use the \u201csys module\u201d Script to Find Python Version on Linux\/Ubuntu<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Python Version can also be checked using a Script. To use Script for checking the Python Version, create a file with the extension \u201c.sh\u201d:<\/p>\n
touch<\/span> python.sh<\/div><\/div>\nThe touch command will create the file:<\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/word-image-21237-2.png\")
<\/p>\nOpen the \u201cpython.sh\u201d file in a Text Editor like Nano:<\/p>\n
nano<\/span> python.sh<\/div><\/div>\n![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/word-image-21237-3.png\")
<\/p>\nIn the \u201cpython.sh\u201d file, add the code below:<\/p>\n
import sys
\n
\nprint(<\/span>"Python Version: "<\/span>)<\/span>
\nprint(<\/span>sys.version)<\/span><\/div><\/div>\nThe \u201csys\u201d is a Library in Python used to provide information about the Python Interpreter:<\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/word-image-21237-4.png\")
<\/p>\nOnce the above code is added, save the file using the \u201cctrl+o\u201d shortcut key and then close it using the \u201cctrl+x\u201d shortcut key. This will make the script file:<\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/word-image-21237-5.png\")
<\/p>\nMake the Script File executable now by using the \u201cchmod +x\u201d command. The \u201c +x\u201d flag makes the file runnable:<\/p>\n
chmod<\/span> +x python.sh<\/div><\/div>\n![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/word-image-21237-6.png\")
<\/p>\nOnce the Script File is executable, use the command below to execute it:<\/p>\n
python3 python.sh<\/div><\/div>\nThis will execute the file by running the code inside the script file and will print the Python Version as follows:<\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/word-image-21237-7.png\")
<\/p>\nMethod 3: Use the \u201cplatform\u201d Command to Find the Python Version on Linux\/Ubuntu<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The \u201cplatform<\/strong>\u201d command can also be used to show the current Python Version on Ubuntu. Use the command below with the platform command to print the current Python Version:<\/p>\n
python -c<\/span> "import platform; print(platform.python_version())"<\/span><\/div><\/div>\nThe \u201c-c\u201d flag is used to specify the configuration file or retrieve information from a config file:<\/p>\n
![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/word-image-21237-8.png\")
<\/p>\nThis sums up how to find the Python version on Linux\/Ubuntu.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Knowing the Python Version helps developers install compatible software and tools for efficient and stable running of Ubuntu. Python Version on Ubuntu can be checked using either the \u201cpython3\u201d, using the \u201csys module\u201d in Script File, or using the \u201cplatform\u201d command. This article has explained in detail the use of all methods to check the Python Version in Ubuntu.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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