The current version of pgBackRest is 2.59.3 (as of 05/10/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you new releases.
pgBackRest at a glance
pgBackRest is a widely used, robust open-source backup and restore tool for PostgreSQL, offering parallel backups, incremental backups and point-in-time recovery. pgBackRest ships regular releases plus fixes; as the tool guarding your database backups, keeping it current and correctly configured matters.
For admins pgBackRest is operationally critical: it protects your PostgreSQL data, so the discipline is configuration and testing rather than frequent updates. Keep it reasonably current for fixes and PostgreSQL-version compatibility, and mind that pgBackRest and PostgreSQL versions should align. Store backups off the database host (it supports S3-compatible and other remote repositories, ideally with encryption and immutability). The essential practice: test restores and point-in-time recovery regularly, since a backup is only proven by a successful restore. Protect the repository credentials and encryption keys. After updating, verify that a backup and a test restore succeed. Track releases; patchletter surfaces new pgBackRest versions so fixes land.
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.59.3 | STABLE | 05/10/2026 | Release notes → |
| 2.59.2 | STABLE | 28/09/2026 | Release notes → |
| 2.59.1 | STABLE | 18/08/2026 | Release notes → |
| 2.59.0 | STABLE | 21/07/2026 | Release notes → |
| 2.58.0 | STABLE | 08/07/2026 | Release notes → |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of pgBackRest?
- pgBackRest 2.59.3, released 05/10/2026. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the pgBackRest release notes?
- The version history above links to the vendor's official release notes where the vendor publishes them. patchletter deliberately stores no vendor full texts.
- How do I get notified about new pgBackRest updates?
- Tick pgBackRest off in the catalogue and leave your address. From then on new versions go out by email — one at a time, or bundled in the daily or weekly digest.
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