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May 19, 2026 8:10 AM

Open Source Stays Open: Percona Sponsors pgBackRest to Keep PostgreSQL Backups Running

RALEIGH, N.C., May 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When pgBackRest's primary maintainer announced he would step away due to a lack of sustainable funding, Percona didn't wait. The open source database company today announced it has joined a group of companies to sponsor pgBackRest, one of PostgreSQL's most widely used backup and recovery tools, restoring active development and giving users a clear path forward.

pgBackRest is a foundational component of PostgreSQL backup and recovery. Thousands of organizations rely on it to protect critical data in production, including customers running Percona's Expert Support for PostgreSQL.

"pgBackRest has been our recommended backup solution/tool for years. When its future came into question, coordinating with other companies to keep it healthy was a straightforward decision, for our customers and for the community," said Peter Farkas, CEO at ...