You don’t need Elasticsearch: BM25 is now in Postgres

153 · Timescale · Dec. 23, 2025, 9:41 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the capability of Postgres to handle search functionality using BM25 ranking, which negates the common reliance on Elasticsearch. It emphasizes Postgres's growing popularity among developers and highlights its role in various successful applications. The post aims to inform developers that they can effectively incorporate search features into their Postgres databases without the need for additional search engines.