How to Check ParadeDB Cloud Hosting in PostgreSQL

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Is ParadeDB cloud hosted on my PostgreSQL provider?

Shows whether ParadeDB can run on your cloud-hosted PostgreSQL and how to enable it.

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Is ParadeDB available on my cloud PostgreSQL?

Most serverless Postgres providers (Neon, Supabase, Crunchy Bridge, Render) already compile ParadeDB. Run SELECT * FROM pg_available_extensions WHERE name = 'paradedb';. If a row appears, the extension is installable.

Which cloud providers support ParadeDB?

Neon

ParadeDB ships in Neon's extension catalog for all plans. No additional setup beyond CREATE EXTENSION is required.

Supabase

Supabase Pro and higher tiers expose ParadeDB. Free tier may lag a few days after new releases.

Render, Crunchy Bridge & others

Consult each provider’s Extensions page. If ParadeDB is absent, open a ticket; most vendors add it quickly.

How do I install ParadeDB on a cloud database?

Connect with psql, pgAdmin, or any SQL editor and execute the command in Syntax. Use IF NOT EXISTS to keep CI scripts idempotent.

How do I verify ParadeDB is active?

Query pg_extension. An installed version number confirms the extension is live and ready for vector search.

Best practices for cloud deployments

Keep ParadeDB on the latest minor version to benefit from speedups. Pin your extension version with ALTER EXTENSION paradedb UPDATE TO 'x.y.z'; only during maintenance windows.

Common mistakes when enabling ParadeDB

See below for quick fixes: missing superuser rights and forgetting to reconnect after installation.

Why How to Check ParadeDB Cloud Hosting in PostgreSQL is important

How to Check ParadeDB Cloud Hosting in PostgreSQL Example Usage


-- Enable ParadeDB and create a vector index on product descriptions
BEGIN;
CREATE EXTENSION IF NOT EXISTS paradedb;

ALTER TABLE Products ADD COLUMN embedding vector(768);

-- Build index for fast semantic search
CREATE INDEX idx_products_embedding
ON Products USING paradedb (embedding);
COMMIT;

How to Check ParadeDB Cloud Hosting in PostgreSQL Syntax


CREATE EXTENSION IF NOT EXISTS paradedb [WITH VERSION 'x.y.z'];
-- Optional: change owner
ALTER EXTENSION paradedb OWNER TO cloud_admin;

Common Mistakes

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does ParadeDB add extra storage costs?

Only the additional vector columns and indexes consume space. Storage rates follow your cloud provider’s standard pricing.

Can I disable ParadeDB later?

Yes. Run DROP EXTENSION paradedb CASCADE;. Remove dependent indexes and columns first.

Is self-hosting ParadeDB faster?

Performance is comparable. Self-hosting gives full control over CPU flags and configuration, but serverless clouds handle scaling for you.

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