PyPI downloads badge

[DaveSkender]

the problem

Consider using total downloads badge

instead of

Though, not sure how accurate the total PyPI downloads are from PePy.

[LeeDongGeon1996]

There are some trade-offs. PePy is the only one that offers total download stats. But it gives the download stat including the number from PyPI mirror site, so that the stat becomes bigger than pure PyPI downloads. On the other hand, PyPI Stats gives us the stat from only PyPI. You can see the diff about 200 on monthly stat:

• https://www.pepy.tech/projects/stock-indicators
• https://pypistats.org/packages/stock-indicators
• Badge request: Total PyPI downloads badges/shields#4319 (comment)

If its purpose is to show total downloads, I don't mind this change. But just wanted to let you know.

[DaveSkender]

I was reading that too. I'm not sure we should do this one yet, so hold off on any changes. I'm just making a note to revisit later, really.

My only issue with the monthly variant is when downloads fluctuate over time it loses the ability to convey actual mid to long-term popularity. Maybe we should stop fixating on that number and just remove these entirely; since they're somewhat redundant to what's shown in the package managers themselves?

[LeeDongGeon1996]

My only issue with the monthly variant is when downloads fluctuate over time it loses the ability to convey actual mid to long-term popularity. Maybe we should stop fixating on that number and just remove these entirely; since they're somewhat redundant to what's shown in the package managers themselves?

Agree on that this index can not reflect the popularity over and over the time. But users may be able to use this to find out how reliable it is just for a quick check. Given that, total download maybe worthy to be considered.