Jan 29, 2026: Apache DataSketches functions (General availability)

The following Apache Datasketches functions are now generally available and are no longer in Preview:

Function subcategoryNew functionDescription
Cardinality estimationDATASKETCHES_HLLReturns an approximation of the distinct cardinality of the input (that is, DATASKETCHES_HLL(col1) returns an approximation of COUNT(DISTINCT col1)).
Cardinality estimationDATASKETCHES_HLL_ACCUMULATEReturns the sketch at the end of aggregation.
Cardinality estimationDATASKETCHES_HLL_COMBINECombines (merges) input sketches into a single output sketch.
Cardinality estimationDATASKETCHES_HLL_ESTIMATEReturns the cardinality estimate for the given sketch.