A single tweet has sparked a new storm around the so-called Wpdrama. The legal battle is ongoing and could last for years and according to Matt Mullenweg, it could end up causing his bankruptcy and even shutting down WordPress.org—an outcome that would have huge ramifications for the community, given the substantial costs required to maintain the platform’s infrastructure.
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Matt Mullenweg deactivates accounts of several contributors threatening to fork WordPress
The WPdrama appears far from over. In yet another twist—detailed in an article by Matt Mullenweg himself, owner of Automattic and one of the creators of WordPress—several prominent figures who threatened to fork WordPress (i.e., create a new product by branching off the open-source code) have been urged to follow through on their plan.
(more…)Automattic or WP Engine: who’s right? CMS MAG GPT delivers its verdict
Opinion artible by CMS MAG Director, Jorge Mediavilla
Since I launched CMS MAG GPT, I’ve been like a kid with a new toy. I’ve uploaded over six years of content and can’t stop asking it tough questions. This time, I asked for its take on the ongoing nuclear war between WP Engine and Matt Mullenweg (Automattic). The answer—spoiler alert—is a resounding reproach for Mullenweg.
(more…)WordPress core development faces a major slowdown
Automattic has made a dramatic 180-degree shift in its approach to WordPress—or at least its open-source component—by deciding not to contribute at the same level it has until now. From this point forward, its work will be limited to matching the weekly hours contributed by WP Engine, which amount to just 45 hours per week.
(more…)INMA updates its CMS Vendor Selection Tool
The International News Media Association (INMA), in partnership with Google News Initiative, recently introduced the updated version of its CMS Vendor Selection Tool. This tool now includes a refreshed list of CMS platforms that have been analyzed, serving as a useful starting point or an additional resource for selecting a CMS—though it should not be considered the sole source of information.
(more…)Automattic goes shopping to strengthen its AI strategy
It’s not a secret that artificial intelligence (AI) is the hottest topic across industries, and the trend is equally prominent in the world of content management systems (CMS). Open-source platforms are no exception, with all major CMS solutions already boasting various AI functionalities and plans. Within this context, Automattic’s acquisition of WPAI—a brilliant AI startup—makes perfect sense.
(more…)Is open source software in serious trouble?
Janus Boye asserts that open-source CMS platforms must adapt or face obsolescence. However, an opinion is nothing without data and arguments to back it up.
(more…)Crushing court defeat for Matt Mullenweg (Automattic) against WP Engine
The court has granted WP Engine’s request for a preliminary injunction, arguing that without it, the harm suffered would be irreparable. Automattic countered by asserting that WordPress remains free and open, emphasizing that anyone can continue using it. However, the court’s initial ruling favors WP Engine.
(more…)Success of an Automattic website created to take customers away from WP Engine
A few weeks ago, Automattic, amid its ongoing “nuclear war” against WP Engine, launched a new website called WP Engine Tracker. The new site’s main objective is to lure away as many customers as possible from WP Engine hosting platform, which previously refused to reach an agreement with Matt Mullenweg (Automattic CEO) to allocate more resources toward maintaining the WordPress core.
(more…)WordPress fights another war under the radar of the WP Engine one
We all know that Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress, is engaged in a nuclear war with WP Engine, but there is another, much quieter, related battle happening simultaneously that has likely been overshadowed.
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