---
title: "MariaDB Python Connector 1.1.6 now available"
publish_date: 2023-03-01
updated_date: 2026-10-20
author: "Daniel Bartholomew"
channel:
  - name: "Releases"
    url: "/resources/blog/channel/releases.md"
tags:
  - name: "MariaDB Connector/Python"
    url: "/resources/blog/tag/mariadb-connector-python.md"
  - name: "MariaDB Releases"
    url: "/resources/blog/tag/mariadb-releases.md"
---

# MariaDB Python Connector 1.1.6 now available

 MariaDB is pleased to announce the immediate availability of the MariaDB Connector/Python 1.1.6 release. **[Download Now](/downloads/connectors/connectors-data-access/python-connector/)**

## Release Notes

### MariaDB Connector/Python 1.1.6

- [Release Notes for MariaDB Connector/Python 1.1.6](https://mariadb.com/docs/release-notes/mariadb-connector-python-1-1/1-1-6/)
 
 MariaDB Connector/Python 1.1.6 is a stable (GA) release. Notable changes in this release include: - The pool\_validation\_interval parameter is now supported for connection pools to specify the interval between connection validation checks
 
 See the [release notes page](https://mariadb.com/docs/release-notes/mariadb-connector-python-1-1/1-1-6/) for full details and visit [wp.mariadb.com/downloads/connectors/connectors-data-access/python-connector/](/downloads/connectors/connectors-data-access/python-connector/) to download.