Open Source
CloudNativePG
by cloudnative-pg
The most popular Kubernetes Operator for PostgreSQL.
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About CloudNativePG
CloudNativePG is a Kubernetes Operator for PostgreSQL, written in Go. It automates the deployment, management, and lifecycle of PostgreSQL clusters on Kubernetes, handling tasks like replication, failover, and backups.
Best for
DevOps teams running PostgreSQL on Kubernetes who need automated operations.
Use cases
- Deploy and manage PostgreSQL clusters on Kubernetes
- Automate failover and high availability for PostgreSQL
- Handle backups and recovery for PostgreSQL databases
Notes
9,507 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-29. Licensed Apache-2.0.
Pros
- Popular and widely adopted in the Kubernetes ecosystem
- Automates complex operational tasks, reducing manual intervention
- Built specifically for Kubernetes, integrating with native concepts
Cons
- Requires Kubernetes expertise to operate effectively
- May have a learning curve for teams new to operators
- Limited to Kubernetes environments, not for traditional VM deployments
Key facts
What we have checked
- Latest version
- 1.30.1 (released 23 Sept 2026)
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 812
- GitHub stars
- 9,554
- Days to a first reply on issues
- 0
- Open issues
- 223
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 2
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Stars and usage
How CloudNativePG is growing
9,518 to 9,554
Health and security
Is CloudNativePG looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
95 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 11.3 of 15 | 2 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | 20 of 20 | First reply in 0 days (median) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to CloudNativePG
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managed Postgres HostingThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
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Changelog
What changed
Released 1.30.1
Released 1.29.3
Released 1.30.0
Released 1.29.2
Released 1.28.4
Released 1.30.0-rc1
Released 1.29.1
Released 1.28.3
Released 1.29.0
Released 1.28.2
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