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Unable to find dataset error when trying to use BigQuery to get download statistics for PyPI


I have found this question describing how to get download statistics from a PyPI project. However when I click the link I get the following (regardless of browser or computer):

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Anybody know what might be the problem?


Solution

  • It turns out that querying for python statistics with BigQuery doesn't work unless you are 1) logged in and 2) have given your billing information. Its free - for the first terabyte of data - but you will not be billed.