How do I install google.protobuf in Python?

The standard way to install google.protobuf is by running `python -m pip install protobuf`. If you are using Anaconda, use `conda install -c conda-forge protobuf`.

Why causes the 'No module named google.protobuf' error?

This error occurs when the python interpreter cannot locate the `google.protobuf` package. It is often caused by missing installation or environment mismatch (e.g. installing in global but running in venv).

How to fix ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'google.protobuf'

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'google.protobuf'

Recommended: Install via pip into your active environment.

python -m pip install protobuf

Verification

Command

python -c "import google.protobuf; print(google.protobuf.__version__)"

Expected output

Success! google.protobuf version x.y.z (e.g., 2.4.0)