v1.16.25 v2026.10.04
gohugoio/hugoOct 4, 2026 → Oct 4, 20260 days between releases
What's New
Upgrades JSON parser to 3.0.2 and MySQL to 8.4 LTS with stricter validation.
Breaking Changes
- JSON 3.0.2 rejects duplicate object keys and JavaScript-style comments.
- MySQL 8.4 LTS upgrade requires backup and migration path from 5.7.
New Features
- MySQL 8.4 LTS support on amd64 and arm64.
- Strict JSON validation for external inputs.
- Improved navigation labels using translation keys.
Improvements
- Deduplication of automatic Agent checks from schedules.
Upgrade Notes
Review external JSON inputs for duplicate keys and comments. Backup MySQL databases before upgrading to 8.4 LTS. Systems on MySQL 5.7 must upgrade to 8.0 before reaching 8.4.
The Two Releases
v1.16.25
Oct 4, 2026· 18 days ago
Enhances communication noise reduction by introducing notification tiers and improving remote update management. The conductor can now message users with urgent or info-level notifications, and remotes manage their own update timers.
Full release notesv2026.10.04
Oct 4, 2026· 18 days ago
Upgrades the JSON parser to version 3.0.2 and the bundled database to MySQL 8.4 LTS. These changes introduce stricter JSON validation and require careful upgrading of external JSON inputs.
Full release notes