timescaledb
About timescaledb
TimescaleDB is a PostgreSQL extension designed for high-performance real-time analytics on time-series and event data. It enhances PostgreSQL's capabilities by introducing features optimized for handling time-series data efficiently.
TimescaleDB is particularly useful for applications requiring fast analytical queries on large datasets, such as IoT sensor data, financial analysis, and other time-series use cases. It achieves this through automatic partitioning of data into time-based chunks and optimized storage formats.
Key features
- Automatic partitioning of data into time-based chunks
- Columnstore for efficient storage and querying
- Time-series specific functions like time_bucket
- Continuous aggregates for real-time analytics
- Compression for reduced storage requirements
- Vectorized queries for faster analytical performance
Download 2.28.2
Jun 30, 2026Frequently asked questions
- Is timescaledb free?
- Yes. timescaledb is free and open-source software, distributed under the NOASSERTION license.
- Which platforms does timescaledb support?
- timescaledb provides downloads for Windows.
- What is the latest version of timescaledb?
- The latest version is 2.28.2, released on Jun 30, 2026.
- What is TimescaleDB?
- TimescaleDB is a PostgreSQL extension optimized for high-performance real-time analytics on time-series and event data.
- How can I install TimescaleDB?
- TimescaleDB can be installed using a one-line script for local development or via Docker. For production deployments, refer to the official installation guide.
- What platforms does TimescaleDB support?
- TimescaleDB can be run on Linux, Mac, and Windows using Docker. It requires PostgreSQL as the base database.
- What license does TimescaleDB use?
- The license information for TimescaleDB is not explicitly mentioned in the provided README.
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