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+title: "CloudNativePG 1.26.1 and 1.25.3 Released!"
+date: 2025-07-25T14:15:33+02:00
+draft: false
+image:
+    url: pexels-chris-clark-1933184-16116726.jpg
+    attribution: from <a href="https://www.pexels.com/photo/large-elephant-on-grassland-16116726/">Chris Clark</a>
+author: gbartolini
+tags:
+ - release
+ - postgresql
+ - postgres
+ - kubernetes
+ - k8s
+ - cloudnativepg
+summary: The CloudNativePG community has released new updates for the 1.26 and 1.25 versions of the CloudNativePG operator.
+---
+
+The **CloudNativePG Community** is pleased to announce the release of the
+**CloudNativePG Operator** versions 1.26.1 and 1.25.3.
+
+These maintenance releases deliver a series of important bug fixes and
+stability improvements, ensuring your PostgreSQL clusters continue to run
+reliably in production environments.
+
+We encourage all users to upgrade to benefit from these enhancements.
+
+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/)
+
+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/).*
+
+---
+
+## 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.
+
+---
+
+## Join Our Community
+
+Join our vibrant, open-source, vendor-neutral community! [Connect with us](https://github.com/cloudnative-pg/cloudnative-pg?tab=readme-ov-file#communications)!
+
+Stay informed about the latest developments by following us on
+[Twitter](https://twitter.com/CloudNativePg).
+
+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.
+-->
+<!--
+Tweet
+
+🚀 CloudNativePG 1.26.1 & 1.25.3 are out!
+
+These maintenance releases deliver a series of important bug fixes and
+stability improvements, ensuring your PostgreSQL clusters continue to run
+reliably in production environments. Upgrade now! 🔄
+
+🔗 Release notes: https://cloudnative-pg.io/documentation/current/release_notes/v1.26/
+
+#PostgreSQL #Kubernetes #CloudNativePG #CNPG #k8s #postgres
+
+--->
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