Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, has launched Spacefast, a platform that allows users to deploy AI-generated websites and applications without managing their own hosting infrastructure. Announced on November 9, 2026, the service provides built-in databases, authentication, file storage, email, and analytics to support projects created through AI coding tools.
According to Automattic’s official announcement, Spacefast is designed to work with multiple AI assistants rather than requiring users to build their projects within a single development environment. The platform enters a market that includes AI application builders such as Lovable and Emergent.
Spacefast Supports Multiple AI Coding Tools
Spacefast allows users to connect AI agents and development tools, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, OpenCode, Amp, Hermes, OpenClaw, Grok Bot, Muse, and Pi. Developers can also connect an existing Git repository to deploy projects through the service.
The platform provides infrastructure commonly required by functional web applications, including user authentication, databases, file uploads, and email services. These capabilities allow AI-generated projects to operate as websites or applications rather than remain simple prototypes.
Unlike platforms that combine AI code generation with hosting inside a single interface, Spacefast emphasizes flexibility in choosing development tools. Users can create applications using their preferred AI assistant and rely on Spacefast for deployment and supporting services.
Spacefast Started as an Internal Automattic Project
Spacefast is led by Batuhan İçöz, who began developing the platform during an internal Automattic hackathon earlier in 2026. İçöz previously worked on Beeper, the company’s cross-platform messaging application.
The project, initially called Stattic, emerged after İçöz noticed that friends without programming backgrounds were creating applications with AI tools but struggling to deploy them. He believed Automattic’s existing hosting infrastructure and content delivery network could simplify the process.
Automattic began testing Spacefast with a limited audience in September before introducing it publicly in November. Early users have deployed internal prototypes, presentation websites, interactive experiences, and promotional landing pages.
Automattic Targets Enterprise Development and Collaboration
Spacefast also includes version history, deployment rollback options, private sharing, and collaborative feedback tools. Users can comment directly on published pages and pass that feedback to their AI agents for further changes.
The service runs on Automattic’s existing infrastructure, which supports WordPress.com and Tumblr and handles more than 15 billion page views each month. İçöz said this infrastructure could appeal to enterprise customers seeking to consolidate AI-generated websites and applications under a single provider.
Automattic also plans to introduce built-in application authentication, transactional email, and shared team knowledge features. Spacefast is available now with a free personal plan, while paid subscriptions start at $5 per month for individuals and $15 per member monthly for teams.
AI Coding Creates New Competition for WordPress
The launch comes as AI coding tools make it easier to create websites and applications without traditional development workflows. İçöz acknowledged that some projects generated using ChatGPT or Claude may not require a conventional content management system.
Spacefast represents Automattic’s effort to serve these emerging development needs while maintaining its existing WordPress business. The company also sees opportunities to integrate WordPress, WooCommerce, and other services into the platform as adoption grows.
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