Now Available: Default Cypher Version Setting for Organizations

Since the release of Cypher 25 in June 2025, Cypher 5 has entered long-term support. All new features are now released exclusively on Cypher 25 each month.
While Cypher 5 remains the default version on Aura, and you can still use ALTER DATABASE
 commands to set the default Cypher version of an individual instance, we have been working to make it easier for you to use the exciting new capabilities of Cypher 25 on Aura. 
Starting today, Organization Owners and Admins can set Cypher 25
 as the default version for all new instances
 in their Organization directly from the Aura Console.
To do this, navigate to: Organization Settings > General Settings.
Existing instances will keep their Cypher version, and you need to use ALTER DATABASE
 commands to change their Cypher version.
This update allows you to get the most out of Neo4j Aura by easily taking advantage of the new Cypher functions and procedures available in Cypher 25. You can also switch back to Cypher 5 whenever you choose.
Check out our documentation - Organization Settings and Managing Cypher version of an Instance for more information!