MariaDB Server 13.0.2 was released on September 15, 2026, and is now considered stable, although it is not a Long-Term Support (LTS) version, which means users seeking long-term maintenance should stick to the 12.3 line. The new version introduces DuckDB as a pluggable storage engine for fast columnar analytics, allowing for in-process execution alongside InnoDB, although DuckDB is still in gamma stage and has certain limitations. Notable features include improvements in SQL performance, new operational capabilities, and security fixes, alongside a significant number of code updates and test cases. Users are encouraged to evaluate the 13.0.2 version for its new features while keeping in mind the experimental nature of certain components like DuckDB

MariaDB 13.0.2 Now Stable: DuckDB Engine and What Changes

MariaDB Server 13.0.2 reached General Availability on 15 September 2026, marking the latest point release in the 13.0 rolling series that began as a Preview in March. Importantly, it is a rolling release, not an LTS ,MariaDB recommends staying on the 12.3 line if you want long-term maintenance and slow upgrade cycles, while 13.0 is for those chasing the newest features. The standout capability is the ability to run DuckDB as a pluggable, in-process storage engine for fast columnar analytics, though it's still in gamma and carries several limitations.

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