pgAdmin 4 v9.11 released
The pgAdmin development team has launched pgAdmin 4 version 9.11, offering a plethora of features, but the true value lies in the significant enhancements.
This release brings six key changes across the board:
First up, a long-requested usability boost: When checking out database objects, column names will now clearly show their data types right alongside them. It’s just one small step to enhance your experience navigating through tables and schemas.
For PostgreSQL enthusiasts using Linux, there are some welcome additions too. pgAdmin 4 v9.11 officially supports Ubuntu 25.10 (or later versions) and Fedora 43 systems going forward, which means smoother operations for users on these platforms from now on.
There’s also a security-related update within the Helm configuration options: Conditional TLS support is now available for Ingress resources. This change helps balance security needs with deployment flexibility, offering more control where it matters most to your specific setup.
On the functional side of things, Query Tool obtains several usability and reliability upgrades. You can now run EXPLAIN commands on a query just by hovering over it; there's no need to select any text first. Also, file names stick properly in tabs after opening them, which is much appreciated for managing multiple files.
They also fixed an issue where connection failures could occur via workspaces under certain conditions and made sure copied highlighted text actually sticks correctly when pasting into other windows or tools.
Meanwhile, back-end stability receives a boost from bug fixes. The most important change is that the '\restrict' option in plain SQL restore operations now stops psql meta-commands from causing any unwanted problems (tracked as CVE-2025-13780).
Minor updates include improved type casting in the debugger, more reliable Docker base images for local and external builds, and refined user interface elements.
These bug fixes also help ensure seamless operation on a wider range of systems. Windows and macOS users now have direct access to builds via their preferred methods, while Linux distributions can grab RPM packages or DEB packages from standard repositories if available (depending on specific distro support). Source code tarballs are there for everyone too, as is the Python Wheel distribution format.
Overall, it's a focused set of updates aimed squarely at making your interactions with pgAdmin 4 more productive and reliable. For those wanting to see exactly what was changed under the hood or get all the details on these features, you can always find them in the detailed release notes page; check that out for more specifics!
The new release can be downloaded from here.
