PopSQL Is Shutting Down: What It Means and What to Do
Last updated June 2, 2026 · By the SaturnSQL team
Shutdown date: September 1, 2026
PopSQL will permanently delete all queries, connections, and team data after this date. Export everything you want to keep before then.
PopSQL is shutting down. The collaborative SQL editor has moved to limited support and will be retired permanently on September 1, 2026. If your team relies on PopSQL day to day, you have a hard deadline to export your work and move to a new tool. This page explains exactly what is happening, what you need to do before the cutoff, and which alternatives are worth your time.
Ready to move now? Read the step-by-step PopSQL to SaturnSQL migration guide, or compare all the best PopSQL alternatives first.
What is happening to PopSQL?
PopSQL was acquired by Tiger Data (formerly Timescale) in 2024. In early 2026, the team announced PopSQL would move into a limited-support phase: active development has stopped, and the product is being wound down. On September 1, 2026, PopSQL shuts down for good. After that date you will not be able to log in, run queries, or use any integrations, and all stored data is deleted.
Key dates and what changes
- Now until September 1, 2026: PopSQL runs in limited support. You can still log in and export your queries, but there are no new features and support is focused on data export.
- September 1, 2026: PopSQL is retired. The app, API access, and all integrations stop working.
- After September 1, 2026: All data, including saved queries, connections, and team settings, is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
What to do before the deadline
Do not wait until the last week. Work through this checklist now while the product is still online:
- Export every query you want to keep. In PopSQL, open each query, use the three-dot menu, and choose Download as .sql. Keep them organized in folders that mirror your PopSQL structure.
- Note your database connections. Connection credentials do not export, so record the host, port, database name, and username for each connection (you will re-enter these in your new tool).
- Write down your schedules. List any scheduled queries or dashboards and where their results were going, so you can recreate them.
- Pick a replacement and import. Choose an alternative and move your queries in. See the options below.
Tip: PopSQL only exports queries one at a time. If you have a large library, work through it folder by folder so nothing is missed before the September 1 cutoff.
Your options after PopSQL
The right replacement depends on how your team used PopSQL. The full breakdown is in our PopSQL alternatives comparison, but in short:
- SaturnSQL — the closest like-for-like replacement: a browser-based collaborative SQL editor with a shared query library, scheduled queries, schema-aware autocomplete, AI SQL assistance, and Google Sheets export. Free tier, paid plans from €19/month per user. Supports PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Redshift, and DynamoDB.
- Hex — best if you want to graduate to notebooks with SQL and Python, plus BigQuery and Snowflake support.
- DBeaver / Beekeeper Studio — free desktop SQL clients if you do not need cloud collaboration or scheduling.
Also losing SeekWell? It reaches end of life on July 31, 2026. See the SeekWell shutdown guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is PopSQL shutting down?
Yes. PopSQL has moved to limited support and will shut down permanently on September 1, 2026. After that date the product becomes inaccessible, API access ends, and all data is deleted. Read PopSQL's announcement.
When is PopSQL shutting down?
September 1, 2026. The product is already in limited-support mode, so active development has stopped and the team is focused on helping users export their data before the deadline.
What happens to my data after the shutdown?
All PopSQL data, including saved queries, connections, and team settings, is permanently deleted on September 1, 2026 and cannot be recovered. Export everything you want to keep first.
Why is PopSQL shutting down?
PopSQL was acquired by Tiger Data in 2024. In early 2026 the team announced it would move PopSQL to limited support and retire the product, citing challenges scaling the standalone business, before fully shutting it down on September 1, 2026.
What is the best PopSQL alternative?
For a browser-based collaborative SQL editor with a shared library, scheduling, and Google Sheets export, SaturnSQL is the closest replacement (free tier, €19/mo paid). Hex suits notebook workflows; DBeaver and Beekeeper Studio are free desktop options. Compare them all in the PopSQL alternatives guide.
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