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…)WordPress treats us to a special holiday surprise with the launch of studio sync and assistant
Any free tool that helps optimize your website is always welcome, and this time, WordPress.com has rolled out not just one but two new features for Studio—one of the platform’s standout tools for developers—that promise to make daily tasks easier.
(more…)The ultimate guide to performing WordPress website maintenance without being a technician
WordPress is a fantastic way to start a content-driven project. However, while it’s free to use, designing it, setting up hosting, and maintaining it will cost you either time or money. Speaking of maintenance, let me share my personal experience—keeping in mind that I’m a journalist, not a tech professional. Shall we dive in?
(more…)Summary of the State of the World 2024 held in Tokyo
For the second year in a row, the State of the World by WordPress was held outside the United States. Following the highly successful 2023 edition in Madrid, the 2024 event recently took place in Tokyo. WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg led the keynote presentation, reflecting on a year in which the company proudly showcased its achievements over the past months.
(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…)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…)CMS market: the WP drama doesn’t seem to have affected WordPress too much
W3Techs has provided updated data on the usage and market share of the most popular content management systems (CMS) on the Internet. At CMS MAG, we’ve decided it’s time to delve into this topic to see how recent developments, including the WP drama, might have impacted the open-source CMS giant.
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