Is Backports.Zstd Safe?

Backports.Zstd — Nerq Trust Score 62.0/100 (C+ grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-03-30.

Use Backports.Zstd with some caution. Backports.Zstd is a Python package with a Nerq Trust Score of 62.0/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 90/100. Data sourced from PyPI registry, GitHub repository, NVD, OSV.dev, and OpenSSF Scorecard. Last updated: 2026-03-30. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Backports.Zstd safe?

CAUTION — Backports.Zstd has a Nerq Trust Score of 62.0/100 (C+). It has moderate trust signals but shows some areas of concern that warrant attention. Suitable for development use — review security and maintenance signals before production deployment.

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What is Backports.Zstd's trust score?

Backports.Zstd has a Nerq Trust Score of 62.0/100, earning a C+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
90

What are the key security findings for Backports.Zstd?

Backports.Zstd's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

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

What is Backports.Zstd and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
Categorypypi
SourceN/A

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Safety Guide: Backports.Zstd

What is Backports.Zstd?

Backports.Zstd is a Python package — Backport of compression.zstd.

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=backports.zstd

Key Safety Concerns for Python packages

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

Trust Assessment

Backports.Zstd has a Nerq Trust Score of 62/100 (C+) and has not yet reached Nerq trust threshold (70+). 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 Backports.Zstd collect?

Backports.Zstd is a Python package maintained by Unknown. It receives approximately 6,947,873 weekly downloads.

As a development package, Backports.Zstd 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: Backports.Zstd Privacy Report · Privacy review

Is Backports.Zstd secure?

Security score: 90/100. Backports.Zstd 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: Backports.Zstd Security Report

How we calculated this score

Backports.Zstd's trust score of 62.0/100 (C+) 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 March 30, 2026. Data version: 1.0.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Backports.Zstd safe to use?
Use with some caution. backports.zstd has a Nerq Trust Score of 62.0/100 (C+). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (90/100).
What is Backports.Zstd's trust score?
backports.zstd: 62.0/100 (C+). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (90/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=backports.zstd
What are safer alternatives to Backports.Zstd?
In the pypi category, more Python packages are being analyzed — check back soon. backports.zstd scores 62.0/100.
Does Backports.Zstd have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Backports.Zstd 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 Backports.Zstd?
Backports.Zstd has a trust score of 62.0/100 (C+). Below Nerq Verified threshold — conduct additional review.
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.