How to Install Python 3 on Kali Linux

How do I manage multiple Python versions on my system?

If both Python 2 and 3 are installed, use python3 explicitly to execute scripts using the desired Python 3 version. Alternatively, you can use version managers like pyenv or conda for more efficient management of multiple Python versions.

How do I keep Python 3 updated?

If you used Method 1, simply run sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade regularly. For Method 2, download the latest source code, recompile, and install.

Do I need to install Python 3 if I already have Python in Kali Linux?

Recent versions of Kali Linux (2019.1 and later) come pre-installed with Python 3.6 or later. You can check your installed Python version using the command python3 –version. If the command outputs a version number, then you already have Python 3 installed. However, if you need a specific version not included in your Kali installation, you might need to install it using second method mentioned in the article.

Python 3 is a powerful and versatile programming language widely used for various tasks, from web development to data science, security automation, and AI and ML. Recent versions of Kali Linux come with Python 3 pre-installed. For some reason if you want a different version than the one already installed or you’re using an old version of Kali Linux which doesn’t have python 3 pre-installed. In this article, we will install Python 3 using two methods