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@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ Data for extensions is stored in the [`extensions`](https://github.com/StevenBla
 
 ## Generate your own unified hosts file
 
-To generate your own unified hosts file you will need Python 3.7 or later.
+To generate your own unified hosts file you will need Python 3.5 or later.
 
 First install the dependencies with:
 
diff --git a/readme_template.md b/readme_template.md
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@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ Data for extensions is stored in the [`extensions`](https://github.com/StevenBla
 
 ## Generate your own unified hosts file
 
-To generate your own unified hosts file you will need Python 3.7 or later.
+To generate your own unified hosts file you will need Python 3.5 or later.
 
 First install the dependencies with: