Is Numpy Safe?

Numpy — Nerq Trust Score 90.0/100 (A+ grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is considered safe to use. Last updated: 2026-04-01.

Yes, Numpy is safe to use. Numpy is a Python package with a Nerq Trust Score of 90.0/100 (A+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is recommended for production use. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 100/100. Data sourced from PyPI registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-04-01. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Numpy safe?

YES — Numpy has a Nerq Trust Score of 90.0/100 (A+). It meets Nerq's trust threshold with strong signals across security, maintenance, and community adoption. Recommended for production use — review the full report below for specific considerations.

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What is Numpy's trust score?

Numpy has a Nerq Trust Score of 90.0/100, earning a A+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
100

What are the key security findings for Numpy?

Numpy's strongest signal is popularity at 100/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It meets the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 100/100 — community adoption

What is Numpy and who maintains it?

AuthorTravis E. Oliphant et al.
Categorypypi
SourceN/A

Numpy Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

numpy
63/100 · crates
numpy
62/100 · gems
numpy
62/100 · homebrew
Numpy
46/100 · nuget

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Safety Guide: Numpy

What is Numpy?

Numpy is a Python package — Fundamental package for array computing in Python.

How to Verify Safety

Run pip audit or safety check. Review on PyPI for download stats.

You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=numpy

Key Safety Concerns for Python packages

When evaluating any Python package, watch for: dependency vulnerabilities, malicious uploads, maintenance status.

Trust Assessment

Numpy has a Nerq Trust Score of 76/100 (B+) and meets Nerq trust threshold. This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Detailed Score Analysis

DimensionScore
Security90/100
Privacy80/100
Reliability90/100
Transparency50/100
Maintenance60/100

Based on 5 dimensions. Data from PyPI registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard.

What data does Numpy collect?

Numpy is a Python package maintained by Travis E. Oliphant et al.. It receives approximately 194,984,733 weekly downloads.

As a development package, Numpy does not directly collect end-user personal data. However, applications built with it may collect data depending on implementation. Privacy score: 80/100.

Review the package's dependencies for potential supply chain risks. Run your package manager's audit command regularly.

Full analysis: Numpy Privacy Report · Privacy review

Is Numpy secure?

Security score: 90/100. Numpy has 0 known vulnerabilities (CVEs) in the National Vulnerability Database. This is a clean record.

License information not available. Open-source packages allow independent security review of the source code.

Run your package manager's audit command (`npm audit`, `pip audit`, `cargo audit`) to check for known vulnerabilities in your dependency tree.

Full analysis: Numpy Security Report

Numpy Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

numpy (crates, 63/100)numpy (gems, 62/100)numpy (homebrew, 62/100)Numpy (nuget, 46/100)

How we calculated this score

Numpy's trust score of 90.0/100 (A+) is computed from PyPI registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. The score reflects 5 independent dimensions: security (90/100), privacy (80/100), reliability (90/100), transparency (50/100), maintenance (60/100). Each dimension is weighted equally to produce the composite trust score.

Nerq analyzes over 7.5 million entities across 26 registries using the same methodology, enabling direct cross-entity comparison. Scores are updated continuously as new data becomes available.

This page was last reviewed on April 01, 2026. Data version: 1.0.

Full methodology documentation · Machine-readable data (JSON API)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Numpy safe to use?
Yes, it is safe to use. numpy has a Nerq Trust Score of 90.0/100 (A+). Strongest signal: popularity (100/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (100/100).
What is Numpy's trust score?
numpy: 90.0/100 (A+). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (100/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=numpy
What are safer alternatives to Numpy?
In the pypi category, more Python packages are being analyzed — check back soon. numpy scores 90.0/100.
Does Numpy have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Numpy against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases. Current security score: 90/100. Run your package manager's audit command for the latest findings.
How actively maintained is Numpy?
Numpy has a trust score of 90.0/100 (A+). Meets Nerq Verified threshold.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated assessments based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements or guarantees. Always conduct your own due diligence.

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