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-[![Downloads](http://pepy.tech/badge/opencv-python)](http://pepy.tech/project/opencv-python)
+[![Downloads](https://static.pepy.tech/badge/opencv-python)](http://pepy.tech/project/opencv-python)
 
 - [OpenCV on Wheels](#opencv-on-wheels)
   - [Installation and Usage](#installation-and-usage)