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Core Contributors Voice Concerns Over Mullenweg’s Control and “Culture of Fear” in WordPress Community
Posted on November 8, 2024
“Angering Matt has the potential to render our ability to make a living as contributors moot,” according to one committer. “That’s scary as hell.”
Festinger Vault Crowdfunding Legal Battle With Automattic After Contentious Site’s Shutdown
Posted on November 8, 2024
The founder behind the contentious site that sells nulled plugin and themes is aiming to raise €10,000 to cover costs for the next court hearing on November 27.
Automattic and Mullenweg Move to Dismiss Majority of WP Engine’s Claims in Lawsuit
Posted on October 31, 2024
Automattic and Mullenweg have also requested that parts of WP Engine’s complaint related to Mullenweg’s public commentary about the company be struck under California’s anti-SLAPP law.
[Updated] Mullenweg Threatens To Take Over Paid Memberships Pro
Posted on October 29, 2024
Mullenweg’s latest takeover threat follows WordPress.org’s recent controversial takeover of WP Engine’s popular Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin.
WordPress Foundation Reveals Surge in Donations After WordCamp US 2024
Posted on October 25, 2024
The WordPress Foundation has published its recent board meeting minutes—the first time it has done so in its 14-year history.
WordPress Community Code of Conduct Update Draws Criticism Over Timing Amid Broader Tensions
Posted on October 24, 2024
The WordPress Community Code of Conduct has been updated to prohibit sharing private messages without consent.
WordPress.org Theme Repository Hits 1,000 Block Themes
Posted on October 24, 2024
The WordPress.org theme repository reached a major milestone this week, with 1,000 block themes now available.
Automattic removes WP Fusion Lite from WordPress.com after trademark dispute
Posted on October 24, 2024
Automattic has removed the WP Fusion Lite plugin from WordPress.com after its developer, Jack Arturo, accused the company of trademark infringement.
WP Engine Files Injunction to Halt Mullenweg’s Attacks and Regain Access to WordPress.org
Posted on October 23, 2024
WP Engine has filed a preliminary injunction in a U.S. court to stop Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg’s public attacks and restore the hosting company’s access to WordPress.org.
WordPress contributors step back or face bans amid WP Engine dispute
Posted on October 18, 2024
One core committer has urged others to stop contributing to WordPress until a “healthy environment is put in place.”
Developers pulling plugins from WordPress.org as tensions with WordPress co-founder escalate
Posted on October 18, 2024
WP Engine banned from sponsoring WordCamps, disrupting WordCamp Sydney
Posted on October 15, 2024
WP Engine has been banned from sponsoring WordCamps and WordPress events, with WordCamp Sydney 2024 the first event to be affected.
WordPress.org takes control of ACF, sparking community outrage
Posted on October 15, 2024
WordPress.org has taken over the free version of Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin in a move WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg has justified for security reasons, prompting backlash.
WordPress.org escalates WP Engine conflict with login checkbox requirement
Posted on October 11, 2024
Mary Hubbard returns to Automattic to lead WordPress project as new executive director
Posted on October 9, 2024
WP Engine sues Automattic and Matt Mullenweg, alleging abuse of power, extortion, and anti-competitive behavior
Posted on October 3, 2024
The lawsuit comes a day after WP Engine’s access to WordPress.org was again blocked following a temporary reprieve that allowed the company to find a workaround for plugin and theme updates.
Mullenweg threatens corporate takeover of WP Engine
Posted on October 1, 2024
WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg says an 8% licensing deal is no longer on the table.
Is a marketing consortium the solution to WordPress’s stagnating market share?
Posted on August 30, 2024
WordCamp Asia’s ambition to go beyond regular WordCamps: Q&A with organizer Jon Ang
Posted on March 2, 2024
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