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WP Community Collective Incorporates as Nonprofit to Further Support Contributions to WordPress
The newly-minted board, headed by President and CEO Sé Reed, announced this week that the incorporation marks a new chapter in the organization’s commitment to supporting the people and projects that make up the WordPress and open source communities.
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Mary Hubbard commits to transparency in first call with WordPress community
While Hubbard is still figuring out her primary responsibilities, she said the WordPress community was a priority, adding, “Obviously, it’s hurt, and we have a lot to do.”
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Mullenweg’s Claims of Event Forking Dismissed by WordCamp Attendee
Cameron Jones, whose question about WordPress events led to Mullenweg’s “forking” claim, cheekily wore a WP Engine-branded hat and t-shirt to WordCamp Sydney.
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WordPress Community Code of Conduct Update Draws Criticism Over Timing Amid Broader Tensions
The WordPress Community Code of Conduct has been updated to prohibit sharing private messages without consent.
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WordPress contributors step back or face bans amid WP Engine dispute
One core committer has urged others to stop contributing to WordPress until a “healthy environment is put in place.”
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Developers pulling plugins from WordPress.org as tensions with WordPress co-founder escalate
In the wake of WordPress.org’s controversial takeover of WP Engine’s Advanced Custom Fields plugin, developers are pulling their plugins from the official repository, opting to take control of their distribution amid growing concerns that WordPress.org is no longer a secure place to host plugins. The team behind Paid Memberships Pro (PMP) has closed their plugin…
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WP Engine banned from sponsoring WordCamps, disrupting WordCamp Sydney
WP Engine has been banned from sponsoring WordCamps and WordPress events, with WordCamp Sydney 2024 the first event to be affected.
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WordPress.org Takes Control of ACF, Sparking Community Outrage
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.
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WordPress.org escalates WP Engine conflict with login checkbox requirement
The ban on WP Engine’s access to WordPress.org escalated further this week with the introduction of a new checkbox requiring anyone logging in to confirm they are not affiliated with the hosting company. It’s also dragged WordPress.org users and contributors into WP Engine’s conflict with Automattic and its CEO, Matt Mullenweg. The WordPress.org login page…
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WordPress YouTubers challenge “outdated” philosophy
WordPress’ philosophy has sparked debate among WordPress YouTubers, who argue that it’s outdated, misaligned with the current needs of its diverse users—in particular freelancers and agency users—and needs updating. The philosophy was a key focus of last week’s Uniting WordPress YouTubers call, organized by Automattic-sponsored contributor Anne McCarthy, who invited long-time core committer Aaron Jorbin…
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WordCamp US 2024 unveils full lineup
WordCamp US 2024 organizers dropped the full schedule and speaker line-up this week ahead of the September 17-20 event in Portland, Oregon, and as Zao founder Justin Sainton’s posted, “The entire schedule looks AMAZING. Mega props to the programming team!” This year’s conference kicks off on a Tuesday with Contributor Day, followed by the inaugural…
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WordCamps to get advertising funds under proposed changes
WordCamp organizers will get up to $400 to spend on advertising under rare changes to expense guidelines proposed by the WordPress Community Team yesterday. The current guidelines state that advertising is “very, very, *very* rarely” included in WordCamp budgets and that “Most WordCamps are highly successful without spending money” on things like advertising. Automattic-sponsored contributor…
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