WP Engine, WordPress
Matt Mullenweg calls WP Engine a ‘cancer to WordPress’ and urges community to switch providers
Matt Mullenweg unleashed a no-holds-barred tirade at WP Engine, which has been commercializing WordPress since 2010.
WordPress co-founder calls WP Engine a "cancer," claiming they're profiting off "confusion"
WP Engine is a major WordPress hosting provider that has been commercializing the open-source WordPress project since 2010. Over their 14-year history, they've raised nearly $300
WP Engine C&D Alleges “Coercive Threats” By Mullenweg
WP Engine C&D cites Mullenweg's "coercive threats" of "scorched earth nuclear approach" if tens of millions of dollars not paid
WP Engine sends cease-and-desist letter to Automattic over Mullenweg’s comments
Mullenweg, who co-created WordPress, last week criticized WP Engine for raking in profits without giving much back to the open source project.
WP Engine hits Automattic CEO with cease and desist following "cancer" comments
Automattic reportedly asked WP Engine for tens of millions to cover licensing, leading to Mullenweg’s “cancer” comment.
Mullenweg: WP Engine Filed Legal Action Against WordPress
Matt Mullenweg announces WordPress is being sued by web host over disagreement over claims of trademark violations
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WP Engine fires back after Automattic CEO calls it a 'Cancer' to WordPress
The letter [PDF] claims that Mullenweg called WP Engine a "cancer" and privately threatened to disparage the company if it failed to pay Automattic tens of millions of dollars annually – an amount the letter characterizes as an "astronomical and extortionate monetary demand."
Automattic CEO and WordPress co-creator calls rival "a cancer" in alarming claim
Speaking at the annual WordCamp US conference in Oregon, Automattic CEO and WordPress co-developer Matt Mullenweg branded rival company WP Engine a “cancer to WordPress.” Mullenweg’s harsh comment criticizes WP Engine’s business model,
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Matt Mullenweg Critizes WP Engine at WordCamp US 2024
WordPress co-founder, Matt Mullenweg slammed WP Engine at the WordCamp US 2024 event and a blog post that followed shortly.
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Matt Mullenweg
More than a quarter of the web runs on WordPress’s blogging software. Although the Texas native has built a healthy business out of parent company Automattic—it now has 500 employees and its ...
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Matt Mullenweg’s Keynote Sparks Backlash Over Web Host Critique
WordCamp USA concluded recently with a keynote address from Matt Mullenweg, the co-founder of WordPress.org and CEO of Automattic, that has since ignited a considerable backlash from the WordPress ...
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Tumblr will soon be powered by WordPress
It's a challenging task. The company founded by WordPress co-developer Matt Mullenweg wants to use the WordPress backend to manage Tumblr's blogs. Mullenweg said the change should be ...