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New FAIR Project Aims to Decentralize WordPress.org Services, Backed by Linux Foundation and Hundreds of Contributors
The FAIR project, supported by the Linux Foundation and as many as 300 contributors, aims to decentralize WordPress services and empower users.
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Joost de Valk Banned From WordCamp Asia as Matt Mullenweg Brands Him “Persona Non Grata”
Joost de Valk has been banned from attending, speaking and sponsoring WordCamp Asia 2025, and has been instructed not to attend any future WordCamps.
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WordPress Contributors and Community Leaders Call for Governance Reform in Rare Open Letter
“We believe there has been a major breakdown in trust between Matt Mullenweg and the WordPress community stemming from actions he’s taken since WordCamp US 2024,” the letter states.
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Core Contributors Voice Concerns Over Mullenweg’s Control and “Culture of Fear” in WordPress Community
“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.”
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[Updated] Mullenweg Threatens To Take Over Paid Memberships Pro
Mullenweg’s latest takeover threat follows WordPress.org’s recent controversial takeover of WP Engine’s popular Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin.
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Mullenweg threatens corporate takeover of WP Engine
WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg says an 8% licensing deal is no longer on the table.