Is Pypdf2 Safe?

Pypdf2 — Nerq Trust Score 72.0/100 (B grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-08-11

Pypdf2 is a Python package with a Nerq Trust Score of 72.0/100 (B), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-08-11 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 100/100. Data sourced from PyPI registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-08-11. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Safety Guide: Pypdf2

What is Pypdf2?

Pypdf2 is a Python package — A pure-python PDF library capable of splitting, merging, cropping, and transforming PDF files.

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=pypdf2

Key Safety Concerns for Python package

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

Measured Signals

Pypdf2 has a Nerq Trust Score of 72/100 (B). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

• Pypdf2 has a Trust Score of 72/100 (B).
• The score is a measured composite — it is not a suitability judgment. Evaluate the individual signals against your own requirements.
• Query the current measured values via the Nerq API.

Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated measurements based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements, verdicts, or guarantees of suitability. Always evaluate the signals against your own requirements.