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1.8.1 - Databases - inline updating a row column does not update $updatedAt

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ddenev
13 Jan, 2026, 17:19

When updating a database field via the inline edit method, the $updatedAt column does not get updated. Only if the row is updated by the "Update" interface (the right sidebar), the $updatedAt column gets properly updated.

TL;DR
Issue: Inline updating a row column in a database does not update $updatedAt. Suggestions to update the console container version or try different versions until finding one that works. A bug related to the issue was reported and possibly fixed in future updates. Solution: Make a backup, then edit the docker compose file to update the console container version to a more recent one. Consider trying different versions until finding one that works with Appwrite v1.8.1. A related bug report can be found here: https://github.com/appwrite/console/pull/2698.
Flashtum
13 Jan, 2026, 17:22

I can help! The issue is that inline edits aren't triggering the automatic $updatedAt timestamp update, while sidebar updates do. Are you using Appwrite's built-in database, or is this a custom implementation? Also, which version are you running?

13 Jan, 2026, 18:11

Built-in database, Appwrite v1.8.1

13 Jan, 2026, 21:28

I can definitely fix this for you. This is a known issue in Appwrite v1.8.1 where inline edits bypass the automatic timestamp update mechanism. I'd be happy to help you resolve this properly. Could we discuss this privately? I can provide a solution tailored to your specific setup and ensure the $updatedAt field works consistently across all update methods. Would you like to connect via DM to discuss the details and my availability?

15 Jan, 2026, 19:42

I am facing similar issue. Any update on this <@587722386237947948> ?

15 Jan, 2026, 19:58

Can we NOT redirect people to DMs for solutions?

15 Jan, 2026, 19:59

This seems to be a big in appwrite console itself. Check if there is an issue open for it, if not open one please.

17 Jan, 2026, 08:33
17 Jan, 2026, 11:41

<@587722386237947948> <@952258604990365716> I think this got fixed on future updates. Please, make a backup, then edit in the docker compose file the console container version to a more recent one.

17 Jan, 2026, 11:51

before I do that, can you please confirm that Console v7.6.13 will work with Appwrite v1.8.1? v1.8.1 is currently bundled with v7.5.7.

17 Jan, 2026, 11:53

Can't confirm as they're not in sync with self-hosting versions, that's why I recommend trying after performing a backup different ones until finding a perfectly working one πŸ˜…

17 Jan, 2026, 12:02

ok, but if this was fixed, can you at least provide the bug ID so that we can confirm that it was indeed fixed and in which version, before I blindly update my instance just b/c you think it was fixed? πŸ˜‰ Or better yet - link the bugfix directly to the reported issue above.

17 Jan, 2026, 12:06

Ther's not a single issue, but I think this one is related: https://github.com/appwrite/console/pull/2698

Maybe <@831428608895615056> can point us better πŸ˜…

17 Jan, 2026, 12:07

In cloud it's not happening afaik

17 Jan, 2026, 12:07

That's why I think it was fixed

17 Jan, 2026, 12:08

ok, thank you very much for the help!

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