On the radar·Query History·since 2026 Preview

Query tags

Key-value tags set per session or per statement that show up in query history and in the system tables.

Why it is worth watching

The missing piece for attributing warehouse cost to a team or a dashboard.

What Public Preview promises

Open to everyone and supported for production use, though it can still change. On by default, and an admin can turn it off.

Who can use itEveryone
Production useYes
SupportThe support team
On by defaultYes, with an opt-out

The definitions are Databricks' own, on its release types page. The label on this page is the one the feature's documentation states, last checked on 14 Sept 2026.

Where to read more

We wrote it up: Query tags — Key-value tags attached to a session or a single statement, surfacing in query history and the system tables, which is how warehouse spend gets an owner. That page carries the Public Preview label while this entry does.

The Databricks documentation for Query tags

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