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WordPress Foundation Secures Trademarks for “Managed WordPress” and “Hosted WordPress” in UK and Australia
The WordPress Foundation has secured trademarks for ‘Managed WordPress’ and ‘Hosted WordPress’ in the UK and Australia, amid push for stricter trademark enforcement.
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Core Committers Struggle to Keep WordPress Moving as Automattic Steps Back Again
Core committers warn of burnout and stalled progress on the Block Editor as Automattic slashes its contribution hours once again.
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Who Leads WordPress Businesses? The Data Confirms It’s (Still) Not Women
Six months on, a report on gender inequality in WordPress business leadership highlights systemic barriers that keep women out—and a culture that resists change.
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WordPress Communities Mark International Women’s Day 2025 with Women-Led Events
At least 12 WordPress events and WordCamps will be held over the next two weeks celebrating International Women’s Day.
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CloudFest Hackathon 2025: An Event That’s Hit Its Stride
With six years of fine-tuning, CloudFest Hackathon has found its rhythm. But rather than making it bigger, Carole Olinger is making it better—ensuring projects don’t just get built, but thrive long after the event.
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Automattic Hit With Class Action Over WP Engine Dispute, Accused of Anti-Competitive Tactics
Ryan Keller, who runs Ohio-based cybersecurity business SecureSight, has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of “hundreds of thousands” of WP Engine customers in the United States.
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WordCamp Asia 2025 Wraps Up in Manila, Eyes on Mumbai for 2026
The first flagship WordPress event since WordCamp US 2024 focused less on the drama and more on what’s next: innovation in WordPress, its growing role as a tool for entrepreneurs across Asia, and bringing in fresh faces—including younger generations through the event’s new YouthCamp initiative.
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WordPress Sentiment Defies X Drama, Remains Strong Across Platforms
While negativity on X hit an all-time high of 54% last October, WordPress sentiment on other social platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tumblr, remained largely unaffected, holding at 96% positive.
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WordCamp Asia 2025 Gears Up for Its Biggest Event Yet: Q&A With Shusei Toda & Yuli Yang
Now in its third edition, WordCamp Asia 2025 will take place on February 20-22 in Manila, Philippines, with more than 2,000 attendees expected, including 500+ local participants—the highest number yet.
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WordCamp Sponsors Face New Scrutiny as WordPress Foundation Expands Trademarks
Project leadership’s trademark enforcement efforts coincide with the foundation’s move to expand its trademark policy to include the phrases “Hosted WordPress” and “Managed WordPress.”
