GCP Data Studio Adds Private IP PostgreSQL, Bulk Styling, and Deprecates Older MySQL Versions
Google Cloud's Data Studio (Looker Studio) now allows users to connect to PostgreSQL databases on Cloud SQL via private IP, enhancing security by keeping traffic on private networks. The update also introduces bulk styling options for chart elements, streamlining report customization for all series, dimensions, or metrics. Additionally, several new partner connectors have been launched, expanding data source integration with services like Facebook Ads and Salesforce. Support for MySQL 5.6 and 5.7 in the MySQL connector is slated for deprecation by February 26, 2027, requiring users to migrate to newer versions.
- →Bulk styling
- →Connect to PostgreSQL (Private IP)
- →MySQL 5.6 and 5.7 deprecation
- →Partner connection launch update
Deprecations (1) ›
- Data Studio MySQL 5.6 and 5.7 deprecation
MySQL 5.6 and 5.7 deprecation Support for MySQL 5.6 and 5.7 in the MySQL connector is ending: Creating new data sources that connect to MySQL 5.6 or 5.7 won't be possible after February 26, 2027. Data sources or reports that use MySQL 5.6 or 5.7 might not properly load data after February 26, 2027. For more information, see Connect to MySQL .
Features (3) ›
- Data Studio Bulk styling
Bulk styling You can customize all series, dimensions, or metrics at once, or select an individual item to style it separately. Styles that you set for an individual item override styles that you set for all items. For more information, see the Line chart and combo chart reference , Time series reference , and Table reference .
- Data Studio Connect to PostgreSQL (Private IP)
Connect to PostgreSQL (Private IP) You can connect Data Studio to PostgreSQL databases on Cloud SQL by using a private IP address. Private IP connections keep your database traffic on a private network instead of the public internet. For more information, see Connect to PostgreSQL .
- Data Studio Partner connection launch update
Partner connection launch update The following partner connectors have been added to the Data Studio Connector Gallery: Facebook Ads Analytics By Langquang. Sources: Facebook Ads Nextdoor By Windsor.ai. Sources: Nextdoor Attentive By Windsor.ai. Sources: Attentive Contractors Cloud By Windsor.ai. Sources: Contractors Cloud AppLovin By Windsor.ai. Sources: AppLovin SEOmonitor By SEOmonitor. Sources: SEOmonitor SimilarWeb By Windsor.ai. Sources: SimilarWeb Salesforce By Dataslayer. Sources: Salesforce Facebook Ads (Meta Ads) By Datablaster. Sources: Meta Ads Google Search Console By Data Bloo. S
https://docs.cloud.google.com/release-notes#September_24_2026
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