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WordPress News | Sep 27, 2024

WordPress banned WP Engine from accessing WordPress.org's resources due to legal claims and litigation, as announced by Matt Mullenweg on September 25, 2024...

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WordPress.com is a hosted version of the open-source WordPress software, providing users with tools to build websites, sell online, and publish content. It is part of Automattic, a software development company that offers various products including WooCommerce, Jetpack, and Tumblr. WordPress.com is known for its user-friendly features, security, and support, making it a popular choice for bloggers and businesses alike.

Updates as of Sep 27, 2024

  • WordPress banned WP Engine from accessing WordPress.org's resources due to legal claims and litigation, as announced by Matt Mullenweg on September 25, 2024.
  • Mark Allen suggested that agencies might file a class action lawsuit against WordPress and Matt Mullenweg due to a recent move impacting their bottom line.
  • WordPress launched its first-ever student program 'Open Enrollment at WordPress.com' led by Breann McDede, Director of Social Media at Automattic.
  • Filippo Di Trapani, Senior Product Designer at Automattic, shared a new feature on the WordPress company blog.
  • WordPress VIP is expanding into the public sector with a new FedRAMP-certified offering and is hiring a Public Sector Marketing Manager to target government agencies.
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  • Automattic sent a cease-and-desist letter to WP Engine for allegedly infringing on WordPress and WooCommerce trademarks, claiming WP Engine built a $400 million business on unauthorized use of these trademarks.
  • Greenshift has integrated with Crocoblock's JetPlugins, enabling WordPress users to create highly functional and attractive websites.
  • Rank Math PRO is now available for one-click installation with WordPress hosting on one.com.
  • On September 25, 2024, WordPress introduced custom WP-CLI commands to enhance flexibility and streamline workflows for developers.
  • On September 25, WordPress's Newspack introduced its first-ever Reader Revenue Track to help publishers build loyal, paying audiences.
  • As of September 24, 2024, there is an ongoing dispute between WordPress.com, WP Engine, Pressable, Automattic, and WordPress.org.
  • Matt Mullenweg announced that WP Engine has sued WordPress, Automattic, and himself over trademark violations, and WordPress is countersuing.
  • WordPress reduced the number of header patterns from 20 to 16.
  • WordPress now offers free hosting for one year to WP Engine users.
  • Matt Mullenweg hinted at expanding WordPress's app store with curated directories instead of mirrors.
  • Lara Davies is working with WordPress to create an Upwork clone website.

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