Next Aurora Postgres DB Update for pgvector 0.8.0

Hello There,

As of the latest available information, Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition has not yet announced support for pgvector 0.8.0. The most recent update for Aurora PostgreSQL was to version 0.7.0 of pgvector, which brought significant performance improvements, including faster index building and query times.

However, it's worth noting that Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL has already added support for pgvector 0.8.0. This update was announced in November 2024 and is available on RDS PostgreSQL instances running version 17.1 and higher, as well as on several earlier versions (16.5+, 15.9+, 14.14+, 13.17+, and 12.21+).

Given that RDS PostgreSQL has implemented this update, it's reasonable to expect that Aurora PostgreSQL will follow suit in the near future. Aurora typically aims to maintain feature parity with RDS PostgreSQL, especially for widely used extensions like pgvector.

Unfortunately, there isn't a specific announced date for when Aurora PostgreSQL will support pgvector 0.8.0. AWS typically releases updates for Aurora PostgreSQL on a quarterly basis, but the exact timing can vary based on testing and integration requirements.

If your use case specifically requires pgvector 0.8.0 or later, you might consider using Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL instead of Aurora, as it already supports this version. Alternatively, you could continue using Aurora with the current pgvector version and monitor AWS announcements for upcoming updates.

Note: AWS takes customer feedback very seriously and is continuously improving its services. We understand the importance of keeping our services up-to-date with the latest versions of extensions like pgvector.

While we cannot provide a definitive timeline for pgvector extension update, please be assured that your voice has been communicated to our development team.

For the most up-to-date information, it's advisable to keep an eye on the official AWS announcements and the Aurora PostgreSQL release notes in the References below:

[1] https://aws.amazon.com/new
[2] https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/database/
[3] https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/AuroraPostgreSQLReleaseNotes/Welcome.html