Automattic's Open Source Controversy Exposed

Automattic's claim for WP Engine revenues threatens open source ideals, undermining the integrity of licensing agreements.

Mullenweg Claims WordPress.org Ownership

Matt Mullenweg asserts he controls WordPress.org, amid trademark conflicts with WP Engine impacting the open-source community.

Mullenweg Declares Control Over WordPress

Matt Mullenweg asserts control over WordPress.org amidst legal disputes with WP Engine, blending roles of nonprofit and commercial interests.

Mullenweg Claims Control Over WordPress.org

Matt Mullenweg asserts control over WordPress.org amidst a legal battle with WP Engine over trademark issues and contributions.

Mullenweg Claims WordPress.org Ownership

Matt Mullenweg asserts his control over WordPress.org amid a legal dispute with WP Engine regarding trademark and contributions.

Automattic Employees Leave Amid CEO Conflict

159 Automattic employees leave amid escalating conflict between CEO Matt Mullenweg and web hosting provider WP Engine.

WP Engine Sues Automattic's Mullenweg

WP Engine sues Automattic's Mullenweg, accusing them of extortion and undermining open-source WordPress governance.

WP Engine Sues WordPress Co-Creator

WP Engine sues WordPress co-creator Mullenweg, alleging extortion and abuse of power over trademark disputes.

Automattic vs. WP Engine Dispute

Automattic demanded 8% of WP Engine’s revenue, complicating the ongoing dispute over WordPress usage and trademark rights.

Automattic Demands Share from WP Engine

Automattic demanded 8% of WP Engine’s monthly revenue before a public dispute over WordPress trademark usage escalated.

WP Engine Trademark Dispute Explained

Matt Mullenweg addresses WP Engine's trademark violations and their refusal to negotiate a licensing agreement with WordPress.

Automattic vs. WP Engine Trademark Dispute

Automattic and WP Engine exchange cease-and-desist letters over alleged WordPress trademark infringements, escalating a looming legal battle.

Automattic Issues Cease-and-Desist to WP Engine

Automattic and WP Engine engage in a trademark dispute, escalating tensions in the WordPress community.

Mullenweg Slams WP Engine's Practices

Matt Mullenweg criticizes WP Engine, calling it a cancer to WordPress and urging users to switch hosting providers.

WP Engine Cease-and-Desist Against Automattic

WP Engine sends cease-and-desist letter to Automattic after CEO Mullenweg's disparaging comments about the company.

WP Engine Cease-and-Desist Against Automattic

WP Engine sends a cease-and-desist letter to Automattic following Mullenweg's disparaging comments about the company.

Mullenweg's Scathing WP Engine Critique

Matt Mullenweg criticizes WP Engine as harmful to WordPress, urging users to switch hosting providers for better support.