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Automattic Asks Court to Dismiss Class Action Filed by WP Engine Customer
Automattic has challenged Ryan Keller’s class action, arguing his claims are without merit and WP Engine customers weren’t harmed when the company was blocked from accessing WordPress.org.
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A2 Hosting Rebrands as hosting.com, Ending 23-Year Run Under Its Original Name
The rebrand follows A2 Hosting’s January acquisition by World Host Group and includes a $2 million purchase of the hosting.com domain as part of a broader brand consolidation.
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PressConf Recap: Why Showing Up Matters in the WordPress Community
Behind the scenes at PressConf 2025: where WordPress business leaders gathered for honest conversations, real connections, and a reminder of why community matters.
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5 Things I’m Looking Forward to at PressConf
The Repository is coming to you from Phoenix, Arizona, this week where I’ll be hosting fireside chats with Mary Hubbard, Matías Ventura and Karim Marucchi at PressConf.
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Stable, Skilled, and Underpaid: 2025 WordPress Professionals Survey Shows Growth Slowing, Optimism Holding
The Admin Bar’s 2025 WordPress Professionals Survey reveals slow growth, modest incomes, and a lifestyle-first mindset, with most respondents cautiously optimistic about WordPress’s future.
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Newsletter Glue Acquired By PaywallProject Founder Tyler Channell
PaywallProject founder takes over email publishing plugin as Newsletter Glue founders shift focus to new events product.
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WordPress.com Launches AI-Powered Website Builder
Built on Gutenberg and powered by AI agents, Automattic’s new tool offers a conversational entry point to the WordPress experience.
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Automattic Cuts 16% of Workforce in Latest Round of Layoffs Amid Legal and Internal Turmoil
The surprise layoffs have hit around 280 employees across 90 countries. Former employees say trust has eroded as confidence in Mullenweg’s leadership fades.
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Why I’m Heading to Arizona for the First-Ever PressConf
The sessions are off the record, the lineup is stacked, and the connections could be game-changing. Here’s why I’m making the trip.
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Newfold Digital Slashes WordPress Contributions to 20 Hours Per Week
Newfold has cut its Five for the Future pledge across its three WordPress brands—Yoast, YITH and Bluehost—from 329 hours per week to just 20.
