What PostHog shipped in September 2026

PostHog analyzes 63M AI agent tool calls and launches MCP analytics

PostHog observed 63M AI agent tool calls to its MCP server over 90 days, with Anthropic and OpenAI clients dominating traffic. Agents primarily run SQL queries and read schemas, ignoring most product …

AI Observability

PostHog introduced AI Observability to help teams monitor LLM behavior in production, capturing data on every call, costs, and output quality. The feature includes guided use cases with executable pro…

PostHog explains how to become a technical CSM and is hiring for the role

PostHog’s technical CSM Ella Cullen shares a non-engineering path to technical customer success through product immersion, lean teams, and AI-assisted problem-solving. The post positions PostHog as a …

PostHog introduces multiplayer AI with shared context and artifacts in Desktop

PostHog is building multiplayer AI tools in PostHog Desktop, addressing collaboration challenges in nonlinear workflows. Key innovations include an AI-powered shared context system (automatically main…

PostHog September 2026 feature updates: expanded warehouse sources, AI backfills, and MCP enhancements

PostHog shipped a broad set of September 2026 updates, including 30+ new tables across development, CRM, billing, and operations tools for its Data Warehouse, safer incremental syncs, and backfill cap…

PostHog is hiring technical account managers to drive customer success and expansion

PostHog is expanding its technical account manager (TAM) team to help customers optimize usage, reduce costs, and expand product adoption. TAMs at PostHog blend technical expertise with commercial res…

More sources ready for production

PostHog moved 11 data warehouse sources—including Airtable, Mailgun, CircleCI, and Zoom—from prerelease to generally available status. Railway is now available in beta.

See what blocks view deletion

PostHog added a feature that surfaces dependencies blocking view deletion, showing accessible lineage links directly in the error message. This eliminates manual detective work for users managing comp…

Backfill LLM evaluations

PostHog’s AI Observability now supports backfilling LLM evaluations on previously collected data, enabling analysis of the last 30 days of generations, traces, or sessions. Users can estimate scope, a…

MCP analytics by default

PostHog’s MCP instrumentation now captures model information and groups related tool calls into the same conversation by default. Both JavaScript and Python MCP SDKs include explicit opt-outs for user…

PostHog rolls out Android interaction signals, Flutter replay controls, and 16 new MCP tools

PostHog introduced Android interaction autocapture and frustration signals without requiring session replay, alongside configurable Flutter replay screenshot settings. Sixteen new Model Context Protoc…

PostHog ships major feature updates across session replay, analytics, and data warehouse

PostHog introduced significant enhancements in September 2026, including configurable Flutter session replay screenshots, Android interaction signals for product analytics, and MCP instrumentation wit…

Faster mobile survey responses

Rating and single-choice [Surveys](https://posthog.com/docs/surveys) can submit immediately after a response is selected. - iOS - Android - Flutter

PostHog adds Push notifications, Slack, Twilio, and Email channels to workflows

PostHog expanded its workflows channels with new options: Push notifications (beta, requiring FCM/APNs setup), Slack integration (via PostHog Slack app), Twilio for SMS, and enhanced Email channel wit…

16 new MCP tools

PostHog expanded its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server with 16 new tools covering data quality checks, experiment setup and migration, and billing analytics. These tools provide deeper integration a…

Smoother OAuth connection flow

PostHog simplified its OAuth connection flow by skipping the region picker for single-region users and showing the granting account and region on the consent screen. This reduces friction and surprise…

Use standard Parquet file names

PostHog changed Parquet batch export filenames in object storage to use standard `.parquet` extensions instead of including compression codecs (e.g., `.parquet.zst`). Existing exports retain old names…

PostHog critiques unreliable AEO reporting and calls for skepticism

PostHog’s Natalia Amorim argues that most Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) metrics rely on unverifiable assumptions, with visibility scores and citation rates often manipulated through cherry-picked d…

Filter insight chart annotations by scope

PostHog introduced the ability to filter insight chart annotations by scope—selecting one scope, all scopes, or none—within its Product Analytics feature. This change allows users to tailor annotation…

PostHog refines Replay Vision AI scanners with best practices after 400k scans

PostHog launched Replay Vision, an AI layer over Session Replay, in August 2026. After scanning 400k recordings, they found AI excels at watching sessions but struggles with product judgment. The comp…

PostHog adds file download exports for ad-hoc data extraction

PostHog introduced file download exports, allowing users to request one-off data dumps as Parquet or JSON Lines files via API without destination setup or scheduling. The feature supports standard mod…

Eight warehouse sources reach GA

PostHog moved eight data warehouse sources—WorkOS, Notion, Recharge, Gorgias, Calendly, Brevo, ActiveCampaign, Mailjet, and WooCommerce—from alpha/beta to general availability after meeting reliabilit…

Replay touch capture controls

PostHog introduced controls to disable touch capture in Session Replay for iOS, Android, Flutter, and React Native apps while keeping screenshots intact. This allows users to protect sensitive interac…

More precise Flutter replay masking

PostHog enhanced Flutter Session Replay with more granular masking controls, including masking text drawn with CustomPainter, explicitly unmasking safe content, and covering full-height growing text f…

Inspect access with AI

PostHog introduced AI assistants that can inspect resolved member, role, and default permissions through read-only access-control tools, reducing the need to navigate multiple tabs to determine access…

Respect object-level access denials

PostHog now enforces explicit no-access rules on individual objects, overriding broader resource permissions. Object restrictions remain in place as intended.

More sources are generally available

PostHog announced that twelve data warehouse sources—including Close, App Store Connect, Webflow, Pipedrive, Freshdesk, MailerLite, Eventbrite, ChartMogul, Postmark, Apollo, Cloudflare, and SendGrid—h…

More reliable file download exports

PostHog updated its file download exports to split large files into ~1 GB chunks by default, reducing mid-transfer expiration risks. Completed exports now also include row counts for better transparen…

Metronome usage by period

PostHog’s Data Warehouse now supports importing daily and hourly Metronome usage tables alongside lifetime totals, enabling granular billable usage tracking per customer with incremental updates for t…

Sync Gainsight CS data

PostHog’s Data Warehouse now supports syncing Gainsight CS data, including companies, people, relationships, activities, calls to action, and email logs. Custom objects and their fields are also inclu…

Find models needing attention

PostHog’s Context Warehouse Models page now highlights failed, suspended, behind-schedule, and failing-check models, including their downstream dependencies. Users can search the Lineage view using `+…

Suspend repeatedly failing models

PostHog now suspends materialized models that repeatedly fail, halting their execution across all projects. Affected users can view the suspension reason and resume models via the Models page in the a…

To build or buy feature flags: Non-obvious things to know

PostHog’s blog post highlights the hidden complexities of building feature flag services—integrations, real-time cohorts, data warehouse queries, and critical-path reliability—arguing these pitfalls m…

Posthog changed the terms on 2 plans: Free, Pay-as-you-go

Pricing updated for Posthog: - Free: allowance changed from Free tier limits apply to Free tier limits apply (not specified) - Pay-as-you-go: promotion ended (was: $0 off first order (original price $…

PostHog introduces AI-driven self-driving loops for MCP and development workflows

PostHog unveiled six AI-driven automation loops that streamline its Model Context Protocol (MCP) agent feedback, bug reporting, and issue-to-PR workflows. These loops autonomously detect friction, gen…

PostHog: What happens to engineers when AI writes all the code?

PostHog reports that AI agents now open 70% of its monorepo PRs, up from 20% four months prior, reshaping engineering roles from code-writing to monitoring, direction-setting, and evaluating agent-gen…

Pricing change detected for Posthog

Pricing updated for Posthog: - Free: allowance changed from Free tier limits (unspecified) to Free tier limits apply - Pay-as-you-go: new promotion — $0 off first order (original price $0) - Pay-as-yo…

Access control now uses the most specific rule

PostHog modified its access control system to enforce the most specific applicable rule, replacing a previous behavior where broader rules could override narrower ones. This change affects all users r…

Pricing updated for Posthog: - Free: allowance changed from Free tier limits (usage stops here) to Free tier limits (unspecified) - Pay-as-you-go: allowance changed from Free tier included; pay only f

Snowflake exports use integrations

PostHog introduced a new integration enabling direct data exports to Snowflake, expanding its analytics capabilities. This allows users to seamlessly move event data from PostHog to Snowflake for furt…

Scout suggestions, ready in advance

PostHog launched Scout suggestions, a feature designed to provide proactive insights and recommendations within their platform. This update aims to help users identify trends and anomalies before they…

Let external agents claim reports

PostHog introduced a feature enabling external agents to claim reports, streamlining workflows for third-party integrations and automated systems. This update affects teams relying on external tools t…

Release breakdowns in insights

Posthog introduced the ability to perform breakdowns directly within their insights analytics tool. This feature allows users to segment and analyze data more granularly without leaving the insights i…

Turn report suggestions into actions

PostHog introduced a feature that converts report suggestions directly into executable actions, streamlining workflows for users. This update aims to reduce manual effort by automating follow-ups from…

Send reports to Microsoft Teams

PostHog introduced a new integration enabling users to send reports directly to Microsoft Teams. This feature expands PostHog's collaboration capabilities by allowing teams to receive insights in thei…

Set evaluation result polarity

PostHog introduced a change to the 'Set evaluation result polarity' feature in their changelog, enabling users to define positive or negative evaluation outcomes. This update impacts how evaluation re…

97% of companies use PostHog for free.

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Pricing updated for Posthog: - Free: promotion ended (was: No credit card required) - Free: allowance changed from Free tier limits apply (usage stops at limits) to Free tier limits (usage stops here)

Multimodal models need video. We froze time to give it to them

PostHog introduced Replay Vision to automate analysis of session recordings using multimodal AI models, which previously couldn’t process their DOM-based replays. The solution required building a rast…

From 1 to 100 IRL events in a year: The secret to getting engineers to demo

PostHog grew from 1 to over 100 IRL events in a year by leveraging product engineers—who own product decisions, pricing, and user experience—to demo their own work. Their 'make it public' value and 'y…

More warehouse sources available

PostHog added more warehouse sources to its analytics platform, enabling users to connect additional data warehouses for event ingestion and analysis. The update broadens compatibility with popular da…

More tables across warehouse sources

PostHog introduced support for additional tables across its warehouse sources, enabling broader data ingestion from connected warehouses. The update enhances analytics capabilities by providing more g…

Connect Shopify with access tokens

PostHog introduced a new integration allowing users to connect Shopify stores using access tokens, enabling deeper analytics and event tracking between the platforms. The feature is now available in P…

Incremental Firestore collection syncs

PostHog introduced incremental syncs for Firestore collections, improving efficiency by only processing new or changed data rather than full collections. This update reduces latency and resource usage…

The best data warehouses for developers, compared

PostHog published a developer-focused comparison of data warehouses, positioning its own 'Context Warehouse' as the top choice for product teams. The guide highlights PostHog's unified approach to pro…

Async event capture for Python

PostHog introduced async event capture for its Python SDK, enabling non-blocking event sending to improve performance in high-throughput applications. The feature is available immediately in the lates…

`created_at` field added to Databricks batch exports

PostHog introduced a `created_at` timestamp field to its Databricks batch export functionality, enabling users to track when exported data was created. This update applies to all Databricks batch expo…

Role-based authentication for AWS Redshift batch exports

PostHog introduced role-based authentication for its AWS Redshift batch export feature, replacing static credentials with IAM roles for enhanced security. This change affects users exporting data to R…

Filter batch export runs by status

PostHog introduced the ability to filter batch export runs by status in their changelog. This enhancement allows users to more efficiently manage and review export operations by their current state, i…

Capture Android native crashes

PostHog introduced native crash capture for Android applications, enabling developers to track and analyze native crashes directly within their PostHog dashboard. This feature enhances debugging and e…