OTel Collector v0.164.0 released on 26-10-2026
OTel Collector v0.164.0 is out now. It’s a maintenance release prepared by the project that updates bundled components and directs operators to the core and contrib changelogs.
Consult the core and contrib changelogs linked from the release metadata for full component-level details (release URL: https://api.github.com/repos/open-telemetry/opentelemetry-collector-releases/releases/latest).
What’s in this release
- Maintenance release prepared by the project (commit “Prepare release 0.164.0”).
- Includes an “Update OpenTelemetry Collector Components” commit that updates bundled component versions.
- Per-component fixes and enhancements are documented in the opentelemetry-collector-contrib and core changelogs, including third-party exporter/receiver/processor changes.
Upgrade notes
- Review both core and contrib changelogs before upgrading and run CI or integration tests to validate configuration compatibility; follow any component-specific migration actions listed there.
- If problems occur, roll back to the previous release tag and consider pinning component versions while you investigate.
Share comments on your experience with the v0.164.0 upgrade so others can learn from any issues or fixes you encounter.
