March 28, 2026
PostgreSQL 16 on Managed DB
PostgreSQL 16 is now available when creating a new Managed DB cluster. Existing clusters can upgrade in-place from 14 or 15 with the dashboard upgrade wizard.
What’s notable in PG 16
- Logical replication from standbys
SQL/JSONconstructors andIS JSONpredicate- Faster vacuum on large tables
- Improved monitoring views
Upgrading
Average upgrade window: 5–10 minutes per replica.