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Cloudflare Blocks Automattic’s WP Engine Tracker For Phishing
Cloudflare blocked Automattic’s WP Engine Tracker website for “suspected phishing”
Automattic Taunts WPE With WP Engine Tracker Website
Automattic seems to have created a website tracking the number of sites that left WP Engine and offering a spreadsheet of remaining sites
Automattic’s Response To WP Engine Lawsuit Reframes Narrative
Automattic’s response to the WP Engine lawsuit shifts the dispute’s narrative, offering a new perspective on key issues.
The SEO Agency Guide To Efficient WordPress Hosting & Management
Managing client websites can be expensive for SEO agencies, but it doesn’t have to. Learn how managed hosting can help, saving you time and money.
Mullenweg Criticized for 1st Amendment Claims
Matt Mullenweg portrayed himself as a victim of WP Engine’s attempt to curtail his free speech. Many on social media disagreed.
WordPress Announces New Executive Director
WordPress announced a new Executive Director. Social media responses were somewhat reserved.
Executive Director Of WordPress Resigns
Josepha Haden Chomphosy, Executive Director of WordPressc officially announced her resignation
8% Of Automattic Employees Choose To Resign
Matt Mullenweg offered employees the option to resign with a severance package, and 8.4% chose to leave.
The 10 Best Headless CMS Platforms To Consider
These solutions are ideal for developers seeking a decoupled approach. Explore our top picks and make an informed decision.
WordPress Co-Founder & Automattic Sued For Attempted Extortion
WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg & Automattic sued in federal court by WP Engine
WordPress Gives WP Engine Users A Reprieve
Matt Mullenweg temporarily unbans WP Engine to save WordPress users from further hardship due to licensing fee disagreement
Yoast Co-Founder Suggests A WordPress Contributor Board
Yoast SEO WordPress co-founder suggests creating a board of contributors for transparency and representation
Squarespace Update Strengthens Its Robust Website Builder
Squarespace’s latest updates solidify it as a leading choice for businesses seeking an all-in-one website and SEO solution
WordPress Bans Thousands Of WP Engine Customers
Robert Scoble summed up Mullenweg’s decision to ban WP Engine: “Never seen a decision so universally hated in tech.”
WordPress Files to Trademark ‘Managed WordPress’ & ‘Hosted WordPress’
WordPress filed trademarks for ‘Managed WordPress’ and ‘Hosted WordPress,’ potentially restricting their use by web hosts and plugins
WP Engine C&D Alleges “Coercive Threats” By Mullenweg
WP Engine issued a cease and desist letter to Automattic, citing Matt Mullenweg’s threats to go ‘nuclear’ if millions of dollars are not paid
Mullenweg: WP Engine Filed Legal Action Against WordPress
Matt Mullenweg reveals that WP Engine is initiating legal action against WordPress over accusations of trademark violation
WordPress Co-Founder Mullenweg Sparks Backlash
WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg’s speech and blog post criticizing a web host generates widespread discontent on social media
Patchstack WordPress Security Wins $5M Funding, Adds Yoast Co-Founder to Board
Patchstack, a WordPress security company, received $5M in funding, and Yoast co-founder Joost de Valk joined their board
New WordPress Plugin Simplifies Achieving Success
Yoast co-founders release a free WordPress plugin that simplifies planning business tasks and success
New WordPress 6.6.2 Fixes Important Display Issue
WordPress 6.6.2 fixes an issue introduced with 6.6 that caused web pages to not look the way they’re supposed to
Shopify SEO – How To Optimize Your Shopify Site For Google
Boost your Shopify store’s search engine rankings with these proven SEO techniques. Optimize your website for Google and drive more traffic and sales.
New LiteSpeed Cache Vulnerability Puts 6 Million Sites at Risk
A critical flaw in the LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin puts millions of websites at risk of full site takeovers
WordPress Just Locked Down Security For All Plugins & Themes
WordPress announces two security improvements that will reinforce the integrity of all plugins and themes
Vulnerabilities In Two WordPress Contact Form Plugins Affect +1.1 Million
Vulnerabilities found in two popular WordPress contact form plugins, potentially affecting over 1.1 million installations
WordPress Insiders Discuss Market Share Stagnation
Executives from Automattic and Elementor, alongside developers and Joost de Valk, explore WordPress’s future in a webinar
Vulnerabilities in Two ThemeForest WordPress Themes, 500k+ Sold
Two WordPress themes on Themeforest were found with medium to high threat vulnerabilities. One remains unpatched and at risk.
WordPress Elementor Widgets Add-On Vulnerability
WordPress Jeg Elementor Kit plugin patched a vulnerability affecting up to +200,000 installations
WordPress Translation Plugin Vulnerability Affects +1 Million Sites
Critical WPML vulnerability enables remote code execution, impacting over 1 million WordPress websites
WordPress Cache Plugin Vulnerability Affects +5 Million Websites
A critical privilege escalation vulnerability in a WordPress cache plugin puts over 5 million sites at risk