generated: '2026-06-20'
method: searched
source: https://docs.airbyte.com/release_notes
scheme: semantic-style platform versions (major.minor), monthly cadence
current: '2.1'
docs: https://docs.airbyte.com/release_notes
self_managed_notes: https://docs.airbyte.com/release_notes/self-managed
breaking_changes: https://docs.airbyte.com/release_notes/breaking-changes
entries:
- version: '2.1'
  date: '2026-04-03'
  breaking: false
  highlights:
  - Breaking-change protection auto-creates a protective version pin at the latest safe stable version when pins are removed.
  - Asynchronous schema discovery during connection create/edit (non-blocking UI for large schemas).
  - Experimental release under the new version-assembly process.
- version: '2.0'
  date: '2025-10-14'
  breaking: true
  highlights:
  - Major platform architecture milestone ("the data platform built for the AI era").
  - Faster sync speed GA - 4-6x faster syncs on average with more economical resource use.
  - Data Activation (reverse ETL) generally available - move data from the warehouse to operational tools.
- version: '1.8'
  date: '2025-08-11'
  breaking: false
  highlights:
  - Platform improvements and connector-update management enhancements.