CloudNativePG 1.26.1, 1.25.3 and 1.27.0-rc1 Released!

The **CloudNativePG Community** is excited to announce the release of **CloudNativePG Operator** versions **1.26.1** and **1.25.3**—important maintenance updates focused on bug fixes and stability enhancements to keep your PostgreSQL clusters running smoothly in production.

We strongly recommend all users upgrade to these latest versions to take advantage of the improvements.

At the same time, we’re introducing **1.27.0-rc1**, the first **release candidate** of the upcoming minor version. This preview gives you early access to several notable features, including dynamic loading of PostgreSQL extensions, logical decoding slot synchronization, primary isolation checks, and experimental failover quorum.

Your feedback will help shape the final release of 1.27.0, expected in the coming weeks.

Read the full release notes for details:

- [Release notes for 1.26.1](https://cloudnative-pg.io/documentation/1.26/release_notes/v1.26/)
- [Release notes for 1.25.3](https://cloudnative-pg.io/documentation/1.25/release_notes/v1.25/)
- [Release notes for 1.27.0-rc1](https://cloudnative-pg.io/documentation/preview/release_notes/v1.27/)

Thank you for your continued support and for being part of the CloudNativePG
community!

*This release is dedicated to the memory of our dear contributor
[DJ Walker-Morgan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/codepope/).*

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## Upgrade Recommendations

- **Version 1.26.1:** We strongly recommend upgrading to this version promptly
to benefit from the latest improvements.

- **Version 1.25.3:** For users on version 1.25, updating to 1.25.3 is
essential for continued stability and support. Please note that support for
version 1.25 will conclude on **August 22, 2025**.

Before proceeding with the upgrade, ensure you review the
[upgrade instructions](https://cloudnative-pg.io/documentation/1.26/installation_upgrade/#upgrading-to-126-from-a-previous-minor-version)
carefully.

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## Join Our Community

[Connect with our community on your preferred platform](https://github.com/cloudnative-pg/cloudnative-pg?tab=readme-ov-file#communications)!

If you're using CloudNativePG in production, consider
[adding your organization as an adopter](https://github.com/cloudnative-pg/cloudnative-pg/blob/main/ADOPTERS.md)
to support the project's growth and evolution.

## About CloudNativePG

[CloudNativePG](https://cloudnative-pg.io) is an open-source Kubernetes
Operator specifically designed for PostgreSQL workloads. It manages the entire
lifecycle of a PostgreSQL cluster, including bootstrapping, configuration, high
availability, connection routing, and comprehensive backup and disaster
recovery mechanisms. By leveraging PostgreSQL's native streaming replication,
CloudNativePG efficiently distributes data across pods, nodes, and zones using
standard Kubernetes patterns, enabling seamless scaling of replicas in a
Kubernetes-native manner. Originally developed and supported by
[EDB](https://www.enterprisedb.com/), CloudNativePG is a CNCF Sandbox project
and the sole PostgreSQL operator in this category.