Uptime Kuma 2.0 introduces MariaDB support, rootless Docker, modern UI, and upgrade tools

Uptime Kuma 2.0 introduces major upgrades for users managing large or complex monitoring setups. The release adds MariaDB support as an alternative to SQLite, improving scalability for deployments with hundreds of endpoints. Security also advances with rootless Docker, enabling containers to run without root privileges in Docker and Kubernetes environments.

The update includes a refreshed interface that feels faster and more responsive, especially when handling extensive monitor lists. Notifications gain more flexibility with new integrations such as Nextcloud Talk and Brevo, and alert templates now use customizable LiquidJS variables for consistent formatting across channels.

Additional improvements strengthen reliability and security through patched vulnerabilities, dependency updates, refined caching, and improved proxy handling. Several breaking changes affect badge endpoints, backups, retry defaults, and email templates, so users should review their configurations before upgrading. A migration script and enhanced internationalization simplify the move from version 1.x, while the update process may take longer for large installations.