Releasesby GlyphThe filters as tiles feature is now generally available
The filters as tiles feature is now generally available in Looker, allowing for improved dashboard filtering experiences.
Looker Release notes from Google Cloud
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Looker instances require patches for Canadian time zone changes
Looker instances require updates to handle permanent daylight saving time changes in several Canadian provinces effective November 1, 2026.
Looker Dashboard Tile Groups in preview
Dashboard Tile Groups are now in preview, allowing users to organize tiles into collapsible containers and manage them as single units.
The latest version of the Looker-Excel Connector ODBC driver, version 1.0.7, is now available to download
Looker-Excel Connector ODBC driver version 1.0.7 is now available for download.
Looker (Google Cloud core) data lineage is generally available
Data lineage for Looker (Google Cloud core) is now generally available, providing end-to-end visibility for LookML dashboards and Conversational Analytics agents.
Looker 26.22
This is a scheduled release announcement for Looker 26.22.
Looker metadata cataloging with Knowledge Catalog is generally available
Google Cloud made automated cataloging and metadata ingestion for Looker with Knowledge Catalog generally available, supporting granular LookML asset definitions while keeping data lineage in Preview.
The latest versions in the Looker (Google Cloud core) release channels are beginning deployment as follows: -...
The latest versions in the Looker (Google Cloud core) release channels are beginning deployment as follows: Latest version in the Regular channel: Looker 26.20 The latest version in the Rapid and No Channel channels remains Looker 26.20 . Note: This item was added on October 23, 2026.
Looker (Google Cloud core) now supports Workforce Identity Federation in preview for instances that use...
Looker (Google Cloud core) now supports Workforce Identity Federation in preview for instances that use Looker 26.18 and later. Workforce Identity Federation allows users to authenticate by using external identity providers without the need to manage individual Google Accounts.
Now available in preview , Conversational Analytics agentic workflows support scheduled agentic workflows in...
Now available in preview , Conversational Analytics agentic workflows support scheduled agentic workflows in addition to triggered agentic workflows . You can use scheduled agentic workflows to schedule recurring deliveries of AI-generated insights summaries, data tables, visualizations, and PDF reports to email or Slack by using natural language.
Conversational Analytics data agents for both user-defined dashboards and LookML dashboards are now generally...
Conversational Analytics data agents for both user-defined dashboards and LookML dashboards are now generally available. ( Note : This item was added on October 14, 2026.)
Enhanced observability metrics, including user engagement and estimated token usage data on the Token usage...
Enhanced observability metrics, including user engagement and estimated token usage data on the Token usage tab of the Conversational Analytics System Activity dashboard , are now generally available ( GA ) for Looker (original) instances that are on Looker 26.16 or later.
The latest versions in the Looker (Google Cloud core) release channels are beginning deployment as follows: -...
The latest versions in the Looker (Google Cloud core) release channels are beginning deployment as follows: Latest version in the Rapid channel: Looker 26.18 Latest version in the No Channel channel: Looker 26.18 The Regular channel remains on Looker 26.14 .
Looker now includes a Filters on Visualization Tiles preview feature that lets dashboard creators place...
Looker now includes a Filters on Visualization Tiles preview feature that lets dashboard creators place filter controls directly on individual visualization tiles rather than only in the dashboard filter bar. Looker (Google Cloud core) only changes
Looker 26.18
will roll out to Looker (original) instances on the following schedule: Expected deployment start: Monday, September 21, 2026 Expected final deployment and download available: Sunday, October 4, 2026 Looker 26.18 is expected to include the following changes, features, and fixes.
Looker extension for VS Code is generally available with MCP support
The extension enables local LookML development and AI-assisted coding via MCP, and adds an onboarding walkthrough, workspaces from bare repositories, better Git and Development Mode sync, OAuth for the Kiro IDE and more secure secret storage.
The deprecation of the Looker Mobile (Legacy) application has been postponed to January 31, 2027
The deprecation of the Looker Mobile (Legacy) application has been postponed to January 31, 2027. Starting on January 31, 2027, support for the Looker Mobile (Legacy) app will be discontinued and the app will be unavailable for download from the App Store or Play Store.
OpenJDK 11 will no longer be supported as of January 14, 2027
OpenJDK 11 will no longer be supported as of January 14, 2027 . Customer-hosted instances must upgrade to OpenJDK 21 .
Looker Mobile (Legacy) app is discontinued
The legacy app is no longer downloadable and support has ended, though installed copies still work; the deprecation was postponed to January 31, 2027. Google recommends the non-legacy Looker mobile app.
Looker Google Maps Enhancements preview adds dual-axis points and TopoJSON layers
The Dual-axis Map option now supports points and circles, and custom map layers can be loaded from a TopoJSON file URL.
Looker 26.14 begins rolling out to Rapid and No Channel release channels
Looker (Google Cloud core) is deploying Looker 26.14 to the Rapid and No Channel release channels and Looker 26.12 to the Regular channel.
Looker's Continuous Integration is based on the legacy standalone Spectacles service
Looker's Continuous Integration is based on the legacy standalone Spectacles service. Looker will continue to integrate and evolve the Spectacles features into Looker's Continuous Integration, and the legacy standalone Spectacles service itself will be discontinued starting November 30, 2026. Existing Spectacles customers will receive an email with details.
Looker Dashboard Tile Limits is generally available
Admins can cap tiles per dashboard and per tab to optimize performance, configured on the Content Guardrails page in the Performance Center.
Looker instances created after August 1, 2026 lose free Data Studio Pro
Complimentary Data Studio Pro licenses are not available for Looker (Google Cloud core) instances created after August 1, 2026.
Looker Conversational Analytics engagement and token metrics in preview
Enhanced observability for Conversational Analytics, including engagement and estimated token usage, appears on the System Activity dashboard after an admin turns on the Agent Token usage preview setting.
Looker Conversational Analytics adds EU localized processing option
EU-based customers can keep Conversational Analytics processing in the EU by routing through an EU multi-regional endpoint. London, Zurich and Turin regions are not covered.
Looker Modern visualization theme and dashboard style in preview
The Modern User Interface preview brings updated typography, accessible color palettes and a high-density dashboard style, plus new visualization and dashboard configuration settings.
As of July 13, 2026, Looker reports have been deprecated
As of July 13, 2026, Looker reports have been deprecated. If you had previously enabled the preview for Looker reports, be aware of the following: You will no longer have the option to create new reports. You will lose the ability to view or edit reports that were created during the preview period.
Starting in Looker 26.8, Looker supports Java OpenJDK version 21
Starting in Looker 26.8, Looker supports Java OpenJDK version 21. Looker-hosted instances have been upgraded to OpenJDK 21. Customer-hosted instances should upgrade to OpenJDK 21 .
Looker 26.12 begins rolling out to Rapid and No Channel release channels
Looker (Google Cloud core) is deploying Looker 26.12 to the Rapid and No Channel channels and Looker 26.10 to the Regular channel.
Looker Table Row Grouping for table charts enters preview
Table charts can display data hierarchically in groups with new Grouping menu options for appearance. The preview feature is enabled by default.
Deleted Looker (Google Cloud core) instances go to trash for seven days
Deleted instances now stay in the trash for seven days and can be restored before permanent deletion, protecting against accidental loss. The feature is scheduled for early September.
Looker (Google Cloud core) release channels enter preview
Instances can choose Rapid, Regular or No channel to control update cadence. Rapid gives early access but is excluded from the SLA, while Regular offers optional Accelerated Security Patching.
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| Cloud SQL for MySQL docs.cloud.google.com | docs.cloud.google.com | RSS |
| Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL docs.cloud.google.com | docs.cloud.google.com | RSS |
| Colab Enterprise docs.cloud.google.com | docs.cloud.google.com | None |
| Dataflow docs.cloud.google.com | docs.cloud.google.com | RSS |
| Dataproc docs.cloud.google.com | docs.cloud.google.com | RSS |
| Firestore docs.cloud.google.com | docs.cloud.google.com | None |
| Gemini Enterprise – Business edition release notes support.google.com | support.google.com | None |
| Google Cloud all release notes docs.cloud.google.com | docs.cloud.google.com | RSS |
| Pub/Sub docs.cloud.google.com | docs.cloud.google.com | RSS |
| Vertex AI / Agent Platform docs.cloud.google.com | docs.cloud.google.com | RSS |
| Vertex AI generative AI docs.cloud.google.com | docs.cloud.google.com | None |
| Gemini Apps' release updates & improvements gemini.google | gemini.google | None |