Popular WordPress plugins backdoored after ownership change, putting thousands of websites at risk
The backdoor was dormant for months
Linux Foundation steps in with neutral solution to WordPress crisis
"Please stop fighting, you pesky WP children"
Editor's take: The fight between WordPress and WP Engine could bring the entire WP community to an unprecedented breakup. It's why the Linux Foundation is trying to avoid the worst-case scenario with an alternative platform for distributing and sharing WP-related content.
WordPress launches AI website builder for fast, easy creation
Describe your dream site and let the AI build it for you
Matt Mullenweg doubles down on leadership amid WordPress controversy
A hot potato: In a recent interview, Matt Mullenweg commented on the future of Automattic. Facing calls for him to step down, he said he would not resign. Mullenweg even doubled down, saying that when he retires, he will find a successor who shares his values and would run the company as he would.
WordPress dispute escalates with class action lawsuit over blocked updates
WordPress user is alleging Automattic and founder Matt Mullenweg abused their control over the ecosystem
Automattic retaliates against WP Engine with a significant reduction in free WordPress support
The feud around the web's most popular CMS is worsening
Judge orders WordPress parent company to stop blocking WP Engine
Fight over WordPress licensing profits intensifies
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The ongoing feud between Wordpress and WP Engine is threatening open-source principles and good name
Matt Mullenweg cannot "own" the WordPress project, or the FOSS movement is done for
Automattic and WP Engine go to war, the latter gets banned from using WordPress.org resources
The "bastardized simulacra" (Mullenweg words) of WordPress can no longer access WordPress.org servers
WordPress co-founder calls WP Engine a "cancer," claiming they're profiting off "confusion"
Matt Mullenweg also urges customers to switch to other hosting providers
Tumblr will soon be powered by WordPress
The two platforms will join forces without merging
WordPress plugin vulnerability poses severe security risk, allows for site takeovers
Millions of exploitation attempts were detected in under a month
WordPress 6.5 launches with a new font library, enhanced data views, and improved link controls
WordPress 6.5 "Regina" introduces a new font library for effortless font installation. It also enhances drag-and-drop functionality, and includes improved background and shadow tools.
Tumblr and WordPress blogs will be exploited for AI model training
Automattic is striking an AI-focused deal, but may have already abused some private content
WordPress now offers a 100-year domain and hosting plan for $38K
WordPress wants to preserve your digital legacy
Thousands of websites infected to redirect users in Google Ads view-pumping scam
WordPress sites infected to redirect visitors to crypto Q&A spam
New zero-day vulnerability in BackupBuddy plugin leaves WordPress users at risk
The vulnerability could allow unauthenticated users to download sensitive information and files from affected servers
WordPress 6.0 is now available featuring over 1,000 updates and enhancements
About 40% of all websites are based on WordPress. Version 6.0 arrives with improved block themes for easier website building and customization, alongside numerous stability and performance enhancements.
Millions of WordPress sites receive forced auto-update to patch security flaw
Flaw could let unauthorized users download site backups
WordPress plugin vulnerabilities more than doubled in 2021
Three out of four WordPress plugin vulnerabilities have known public exploits
Apple allegedly halts updates for WordPress' iOS app due to its lack of in-app purchases
The App Store saga continues
WordPress partners with Stripe to offer recurring payments for millions of websites
Creators now have another alternative to Patreon
WordPress' parent company Automattic will buy Tumblr from Verizon for an undisclosed amount
The acquisition was reportedly "well below" $20 million
Google collaborates with WordPress to build platform for local publishers
Newspack takes the lead out of WordPress