Automattic debuts Spacefast platform for AI-powered applications

Automattic, the owner of WordPress.com, has launched a new platform called 'Spacefast' to host and deploy AI-based applications.

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, has introduced Spacefast, a service designed to support the deployment of websites and applications described as 'vibe-coded'. The platform bundles essential infrastructure components such as databases, authentication, file uploads, email services, and analytics.

Spacefast allows users to connect with various AI agents and chat bots like ChatGPT and Claude, or integrate via Git repositories. Started by Batuhan İcoz during an internal hackathon, the project was originally named 'Stattic' and had a soft launch in September 2026 to gather feedback.

The new service enters a competitive market that includes tools like Lovable, Emergent, Figma, and Notion. Automattic aims to leverage its existing infrastructure to provide enterprise-grade solutions while addressing IT fragmentation challenges and ensuring WordPress and WooCommerce integrations.