--- layout: post title: "October product update: Unlimited Sites, Transactions API, and 1.8 to Self-hosted" description: Get a full recap of products, features and programs we released in the month of October. date: 2025-11-07 cover: /images/blog/product-update-october-2025/cover.avif timeToRead: 10 author: dennis-ivy category: product featured: false callToAction: true faqs: - question: "What is the Transactions API in [Appwrite Databases](/docs/products/databases)?" answer: "The Transactions API lets you stage multiple database operations across one or more tables and commit them as one atomic action. If any step fails, Appwrite rolls every change back automatically, which keeps data consistent for things like transfers or multi-step writes." - question: "How many sites can I deploy on the free plan now?" answer: "The earlier one-site limit on the free plan was removed in October 2025. You can now deploy unlimited sites per project on [Appwrite Sites](/docs/products/sites) without upgrading." - question: "What is included in Appwrite 1.8 for self-hosted?" answer: "Appwrite 1.8 brings the new Databases experience, the latest Databases features, and migration improvements to self-hosted instances. Anyone running their own Appwrite gets parity with the features that previously landed on Cloud." - question: "Which new cloud regions did Appwrite add?" answer: "Singapore (SGP) and Toronto (TOR) joined the existing [Appwrite Cloud regions](/docs/products/network/regions). You can create new projects in either region or migrate an existing project to one of them." - question: "Does [Appwrite Sites](/docs/products/sites) support TanStack Start and Next.js 16?" answer: "Yes. TanStack Start runs with full SSR on Appwrite Sites with no extra configuration, and Next.js 16 is fully supported for production deployments. Both are available without changes to your build setup." --- Welcome back to the October product update. This month, we released the most requested Database feature, along with Appwrite 1.8x support for Self-hosted. Best of all, you can now spin up unlimited Sites on the free plan. So, here's what to expect: - Transactions API - New cloud regions - TanStack Start support - Next.js 16 support Let's dive in. ![Unlimited sites](/images/blog/product-update-october-2025/sites.avif) # Unlimited Sites on the Free plan Appwrite Sites began in early access with a single goal: to make deploying modern web projects as seamless as building them. To ensure performance and reliability, we initially limited deployments to one site per project while we refined the experience. Now that the platform has matured, that limit's gone. With the Free plan, you can now deploy an unlimited number of sites per project, giving you the freedom to build, test, and launch without constraints. [Read the announcement](/blog/post/unlimited-appwrite-sites-free-plan) ![Transactions API](/images/blog/product-update-october-2025/transactions.avif) # Transactions API This was one of the most requested features by the community, and it's finally live on both Appwrite Cloud and Self-hosted instances. With Transactions API, you can stage multiple operations across one or more tables, and commit them only when you're ready. - If every operation checks out, Appwrite commits them in one atomic action. - If anything fails, whether due to permissions, conflicts, validations, or other reasons, Appwrite automatically rolls everything back. [Read the announcement](/blog/post/announcing-transactions-api) ![Self hosted](/images/blog/product-update-october-2025/sh.avif) # 1.8 Self-hosted support Appwrite 1.8 is now live for Self-hosted instances. Appwrite has always been built with openness and flexibility in mind. Every release we ship is meant to work just as well for teams running their own infrastructure as it does on the cloud. Version 1.8 continues that commitment, giving self-hosted users access to: - New Databases experience - Powerful Databases features - Features to simplify and streamline migrations [Read the announcement](/blog/post/appwrite-1-8-0-self-hosted-release) ![TanStack Start](/images/blog/product-update-october-2025/tanstack.avif) # TanStack Start support for Appwrite Sites TanStack Start is making all the noise, and for good reason. It's simple, type-safe, and built for devs who want control. You can now run TanStack Start with full Server-Side Rendering (SSR) directly on Appwrite Cloud. Zero configuration needed. [Read the announcement](/blog/post/tanstack-start-support-in-appwrite-sites) ![New cloud](/images/blog/product-update-october-2025/cloud.avif) # New Cloud regions We've added two new regions to Appwrite Cloud. The Singapore (SGP) and Toronto (TOR) Cloud regions are now live and ready for your projects. This means you can: - Create new projects directly. - Or migrate your existing projects to take advantage of the new locations. [Learn more](/docs/products/network/regions) ![Next.js](/images/blog/product-update-october-2025/nextjs.avif) # Next.js 16 SSR support Next.js 16 brings one of the most polished releases the framework has seen in a while. Instead of chasing big rewrites, this version focuses on the fundamentals, faster builds, predictable caching, smarter routing, and better developer visibility. And if you're deploying on Appwrite Sites, you can start using Next.js 16. The latest release is fully supported, so you can build, test, and host your Next.js projects seamlessly on Appwrite's open-source infrastructure. [Visit docs](/docs/products/sites/quick-start/nextjs) ![Community](/images/blog/product-update-october-2025/community.avif) # Community recognitions We're excited to feature [CappyChat](https://cappychat.com/) in our Monthly Community recognitions this month. CappyChat is an advanced AI chat platform offering intelligent conversations, live coding, image generation, and real-time web search. All in a fast, customizable interface. A big shout-out to [Ayush Sharma](https://x.com/CyberBoyAyush). If you'd like to participate in next month's Community Recognitions, join our Discord server to showcase your project. # Engineering resources Read - [Claude Code tips and best practices](/blog/post/claude-code-tips-tricks) - [7 reasons to not think twice before migrating from Vercel to Appwrite Sites](/blog/post/migrate-from-vercel-to-appwrite-sites) - [Choosing the right AI database for your application in 2025](/blog/post/choosing-the-right-ai-database) - [Why developers are leaving Next.js for TanStack Start, and loving it](/blog/post/why-developers-leaving-nextjs-tanstack-start) - [Best Postman alternative options developers actually enjoy using](/blog/post/best-postman-alternative-options) - [Appwrite 1.8.0: The most powerful self-hosted release yet](/blog/post/appwrite-1-8-0-self-hosted-release) - [From student to developer - How open source can launch your career](/blog/post/from-student-to-developer-how-open-source-can-launch-your-career) - [The future of coding: Cursor, AI, and the rise of backend automation with Appwrite](/blog/post/the-future-of-coding-cursor-ai-and-the-rise-of-backend-automation-with-appwrite) Watch - [Keep data consistent with database transactions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSNtchzwqIg) # What's to come That's a wrap. If you're into building AI applications, then we've got some massive news for you in the coming weeks. Here's a quick sneak peek: - More Databases features - Exciting new integrations - And something big for those who love AI Builders Follow us on X and check our Changelog regularly, as we will release more information in the coming weeks.