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Tag Archives: Matt Mullenweg
WordPress Co-Founder Warns Lawsuits Could “Force the Closure of WordPress.org”
The ongoing legal battle between WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg and hosting company WP Engine has escalated, with Mullenweg issuing a stark warning about the potential consequences: “The lawsuits will go years and could potentially bankrupt me or force the closure … Continue reading
WordPress: A Fork in the Road? Automattic Cuts Back, Prioritizes Profits
Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, recently announced a significant reduction in its sponsored contributions to the core WordPress open source project. This move, driven by legal battles with competitor WP Engine and a stated desire for a “level playing field,” … Continue reading
Posted in Technology in the News
Tagged auttomatic, for-proft, legal battle, Matt Mullenweg, open source, WordPress, wordpress.com, wp engine
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WordPress.org Announces Holiday Break Amidst Legal Battle with WP Engine
WordPress.org, the open-source platform powering millions of websites worldwide, has announced a temporary pause on several core services. This decision comes amidst an escalating legal dispute with web hosting giant WP Engine. The dispute centers around WP Engine’s use of … Continue reading
A Weird Twist in the WordPress Saga: Pineapple pizza checkbox
Matt Mullenweg, the co-founder of Automattic, recently found himself at the center of an unusual legal dispute with WP Engine. This legal battle has led to a peculiar new requirement on WordPress.org: a checkbox asking users to confirm that “Pineapple … Continue reading
WP Engine Wins Court Order, Regains Full Access to WordPress.org in 72 Hours
In a dramatic turn of events, a judge has issued a preliminary injunction forcing WordPress.org (owned by Automattic) to restore full access to WP Engine and its affiliates. The court order, effective immediately, gives WP Engine just 72 hours to … Continue reading
Can WordPress Overthrow Matt Mullenweg? A Look at the Open-Source Landscape
Previous posts for context: WordPress.org Faces Turmoil Over ACF Plugin Controversy: A Battle for Control The War on WordPress: WP Engine vs. Matt Mullenweg Heats Up (September 2024 Update) The Myth of the WordPress Overthrow There have been whispers and … Continue reading
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Tagged automattic, CMS platform, forking WordPress, Matt Mullenweg, open-source community, open-source landscape, overthrow Matt Mullenweg, WordPress control, WordPress ecosystem, WordPress founder, WordPress future, WordPress governance, WordPress leadership, WordPress power dynamics, WordPress rumors
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WordPress.org Faces Turmoil Over ACF Plugin Controversy: A Battle for Control
The WordPress community is in an uproar following a controversial move by Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic (owner of WordPress.com) and a key figure behind WordPress.org. On October 12th, Mullenweg took an unprecedented step by forcibly replacing the popular Advanced … Continue reading
What is the difference between wordpress.com and wordpress.org? Does wordpress.com own WordPress?
The distinction between WordPress.com and WordPress.org can be somewhat confusing, but they serve different purposes and are run by different entities. WordPress.com WordPress.org Ownership and Domain Name Confusion Is this a good example of a company – WordPress – that … Continue reading
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Tagged .com vs .org, automattic, domain extensions, hosted solution, hosted website builder, Matt Mullenweg, Mike Little, multiple domain extensions, open source, self-hosted solution, WordPress, wordpress.com, wordpress.com vs wordpress.org, wordpress.org
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