PostgreSQL
All PostgreSQL releases at a glance: release dates, number of versions, latest version, LTS status and the end-of-life (EOL) visualisation
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PostgreSQL also known as Postgres, is a free and open-source relational database management
system (RDBMS) emphasizing extensibility and SQL compliance. It was originally named
POSTGRES, referring to its origins as a successor to the Ingres database developed
at the University of California, Berkeley.In 1996, the project was renamed to PostgreSQL
to reflect its support for SQL.
PostgreSQL release and version history
| Release | Release date | Versions | Latest version | Latest version date | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 2025-09-22 | 10 | 18.6 | 2026-08-11 | No |
| 17 | 2024-09-23 | 16 | 17.11 | 2026-08-10 | No |
| 16 | 2023-09-11 | 20 | 16.15 | 2026-08-10 | No |
| 15 | 2022-10-10 | 26 | 15.19 | 2026-08-10 | No |
| 14 | 2021-09-27 | 29 | 14.24 | 2026-08-10 | No |
| 13 | 2020-09-21 | 28 | 13.23 | 2025-11-10 | No |
| 12 | 2019-09-30 | 28 | 12.22 | 2024-11-18 | No |
| 11 | 2018-10-15 | 28 | 11.22 | 2023-11-06 | No |
| 10 | 2017-10-02 | 29 | 10.23 | 2022-11-07 | No |
| 9 | 2010-09-17 | 216 | 9.6.24 | 2021-11-08 | No |
| 8 | 2005-01-17 | 154 | 8.4.22 | 2014-07-21 | No |
| 7 | 2000-05-09 | 86 | 7.4.30 | 2010-10-01 | No |
| 6 | 1997-06-13 | 11 | 6.5.3 | 1999-11-04 | No |
| 2 | 1996-12-09 | 1 | 2.0 | 1996-12-09 | No |
Data as of 12 October 2026. Dates in ISO format (YYYY-MM-DD). Source: Versio.io product release & end-of-life database.
The entire lifecycle of the product PostgreSQL
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Facts and figures about PostgreSQL
| Product | PostgreSQL |
|---|---|
| Vendor | PostgreSQL |
| Latest version | 18.6 |
| Number of releases | 15 |
| Number of versions | 686 |
| Number of unstable versions | 132 |
| Number of versions affected by CVE | 548 |
| Licence | PostgreSQL License |
| Licence details | https://www.postgresql.org/about/licence/ |
| Version command | postgres --version |
| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PostgreSQL |
Frequently asked questions about PostgreSQL end of life
What is the latest version of PostgreSQL?
The latest version of PostgreSQL is 18.6, released as part of the 18 release on 22 September 2025.
Which PostgreSQL versions are still supported?
PostgreSQL 18, PostgreSQL 17, PostgreSQL 16, PostgreSQL 15 and PostgreSQL 14 are supported as of 12 October 2026. All other releases have reached end of life and no longer receive fixes.
When does PostgreSQL 14 reach end of life?
PostgreSQL 14 reaches end of life on 12 November 2026. After that date, no security fixes are provided.
Does PostgreSQL have long-term support (LTS) releases?
No. PostgreSQL does not designate long-term support releases; every release follows the standard maintenance period shown in the table.
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