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WP Engine Sues WordPress Co-founder Matt Mullenweg Over Trademark Dispute

In a legal battle intensifying within the WordPress community, WP Engine has initiated a lawsuit against co-founder Matt Mullenweg and Automattic for alleged libel and attempted extortion. The case...

AutomatticMatt Mullenweg discusses WordPress.org ownership amid WP Engine dispute.

Matt Mullenweg: Claiming Ownership of WordPress.org

Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, emphasizes his control over WordPress.org and the ongoing conflict with WP Engine. This article explores his vision for the platform amidst trademark disput...

AutomatticMatt Mullenweg speaking about employee resignations at Automattic

WordPress Co-Founder Offers $30,000 to Employees Who Disagree

Matt Mullenweg, CEO of Automattic, pays employees up to $30,000 to resign amidst a dispute with WP Engine. 159 employees accepted the offer, most from the WordPress ecosystem division.

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Understanding the WordPress Drama: A Deep Dive into Recent Conflict

Explore the unfolding drama in the WordPress community as cofounder Matt Mullenweg clashes with WP Engine. Discover the implications for users and the future of open-source software.

blog postMatt Mullenweg critiques WP Engine for impacting WordPress ecosystem.

Matt Mullenweg Labels WP Engine as a 'Cancer' to WordPress Ecosystem

In a recent blog post, WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg criticized WP Engine for disabling key features within WordPress, claiming it's damaging to the ecosystem. WP Engine has countered that th...