Vector v0.52.0 released on 16-12-2025

Vector v0.52.0 is out now. Users can benefit from enhanced observability with new metrics and improved data processing capabilities.
Users need to visit the product GitHub or official pages for more information.
What’s in this release
- Enhanced observability with new buffer utilization metrics for sources and transforms.
- Introduction of the trace_to_log transform for converting traces into logs.
- Improvements to the GELF decoder, including a new validation option with strict and relaxed modes.
Upgrade notes
- Ensure to review any breaking changes mentioned in the full changelog.
- Rollback to a previous version if any issues arise during the upgrade process.
We invite users to share their comments on their experience with this release.