Protocol Buffers vs Python Community Edition

Adoption and growth comparison · shareable link

Over the last 7 days, Protocol Buffers grew fastest (+1.4%).

Protocol Buffers vs Python Community Edition: downloads compared over last 90 days.

Comparison of Protocol Buffers, Python Community Edition
Plugin	Metric	Current	7d	30d	Daily rate (30d)	Rank	Rating	Ratings / day	Updated
Protocol BuffersJetBrains Marketplace	Downloads	8,493,488	+1.4%	—	—	#67	4.1	—	Fresh · Oct 27, 2026
Python Community EditionJetBrains Marketplace	Downloads	13,432,950	+0.7%	—	—	#44	3.5	—	Fresh · Oct 27, 2026