# Source: https://gitlab.consulting/en-gb/blog/2025/11/17/whats-new-in-git-2-52-0.md


# What’s New in Git 2.52
<h2 id="git-252-released-smarter-faster-and-more-secure">Git 2.52 Released: Smarter, Faster, and More Secure</h2>
<p>The release of Git 2.52 brings a series of enhancements that offer a smarter, faster, and more secure version control experience. Developers using Git across the globe will appreciate the increased performance, the quality-of-life improvements, and more comprehensive command behaviours that build on the robustness of the CLI tool.</p>
<h3 id="configurable-hooks-and-new-defaults">Configurable Hooks and New Defaults</h3>
<p>With version 2.52, Git introduces an easier mechanism to configure its built-in hook templates. This makes managing and sharing team-wide Git hooks more efficient. A new configuration option, <code>core.hooksPath</code>, allows clearer use of alternate paths, enhancing automation and security.</p>
<h3 id="performance-boosts-on-large-repositories">Performance Boosts on Large Repositories</h3>
<p>New internal optimisations deliver faster operations when working with massive repositories. Command responsiveness, especially during <code>git status</code> and <code>git commit</code>, has been improved, reducing waiting time during daily commits.</p>
<h3 id="more-intuitive-user-experience">More Intuitive User Experience</h3>
<p>The CLI has become even more intuitive. Commands like <code>git switch</code> and <code>git restore</code> now provide clearer explanations when encountering ambiguous usage. Additionally, template cleanups have streamlined outputs for clarity without sacrificing functionality.</p>
<h3 id="enterprise-focused-enhancements">Enterprise-Focused Enhancements</h3>
<p>Git 2.52 makes essential security and performance upgrades particularly relevant for large scale deployments in the enterprise environment. This includes better compatibility with git-daemon setups and improved object access verification during large clone operations.</p>
<h3 id="try-git-252-with-gitlab">Try Git 2.52 with GitLab</h3>
<p>Are you using GitLab in your organisation? The features in Git 2.52 align perfectly with GitLab’s workflow capabilities. For teams across the UK, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, North Macedonia or remote professionals in Israel, South Africa, and Paraguay—IDEA GitLab Solutions is ready to help you adopt Git 2.52 seamlessly. <a href="https://gitlab.consulting/en-gb/?mtm_campaign=internal-blog-link&amp;mtm_kwd=en-gb:whats-new-in-git-2-52-0">Contact us for expert GitLab and Git consultancy, licences, and training</a>.</p>
<p>To explore the complete changelog, visit the <a href="https://about.gitlab.com/blog/whats-new-in-git-2-52-0/">official Git blog</a>.</p>