OTel Collector v0.157.0 released on 22-07-2026
OTel Collector v0.157.0 is out now. Operators and integrators should test the refreshed component builds and the eBPF pin for compatibility before rolling updates to production.
See the full component changelogs on GitHub for details: the contrib changelog is available at opentelemetry-collector-contrib v0.157.0 and the core changelog at opentelemetry-collector v0.157.0.
What’s in this release
- Version bumped to 0.157.0 (Update version to 0.157.0).
- Dependency refresh: core components updated as part of routine maintenance (chore(deps): update opentelemetry collector components).
- Contrib change: eBPF-related component pinned to v0.21.0 to target stability and compatibility (chore(contrib): pin ebpf version to v0.21.0).
Upgrade notes
- Review the core and contrib changelogs linked above and run integration tests in staging to validate pipelines and component behaviour before upgrading production.
- If you need to revert, restore your previous Collector build and configuration using your normal deployment procedures and monitor component behaviour after rollback.
Share your experience or any issues on the project’s GitHub pages so others can learn from your upgrade checks and findings.
