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The New Beeper Is All Plus, No Fuss
Messaging should be open, seamless, and distraction-free—and that’s exactly what the next chapter in Beeper’s evolution delivers.
Automattic Welcomes Stephen Wolfram as Special Advisor
For decades, Stephen has been committed to a singular vision around computation and knowledge, and we’re honored to have him join.
Why One Podcast Pro Only Has Ears for Pocket Casts
There’s liking podcasts, and then there’s Arielle Nissenblatt.
Defending Open Source: Clear, Compelling Counterclaims in our Litigation Against WP Engine
Automattic was founded on a commitment to open source, and we have been dedicated to protecting that promise ever since. Our support of WordPress has helped democratize publishing and build a vibrant community—one that now powers tens of millions of websites. WP Engine began providing hosting services for WordPress users in 2010, making largely nominative…
“Sync Overload”—And How to Avoid It
You might think that, as a remote, fully distributed company, we spend half our time stuck in Zoom meetings. But the truth is just the opposite.
With Newspack, Local Papers Reach a Global Audience
Newspack’s publisher-focused WordPress stack has helped The Haitian Times more than double its reader revenue.
Welcoming the New Beeper with an IRL Group Chat
On July 16, we invited friends and media to our Automattic Space in NYC’s NoHo to celebrate Beeper’s major new update.
How This Mindfulness Coach Uses Day One to Stay Present
Katie Seaman on how the Day One app has become a trusted companion in her personal and professional journey.
Celebrating 20 Years of Automattic
What began with the bold idea that publishing should be free and open has evolved into a fully distributed software company that powers tens of millions of sites, stores, and conversations worldwide.
Recent Announcements
Dome Is Where the Heart Is: How BFI.org Honors R. Buckminster Fuller
With Pressable and other Automattic solutions, the BFI’s site is as strong and stable as a geodesic dome.
Celebrating Pride at Automattic
In the US, June means Pride Month—and those of us in Automattic’s LGBTQ+ resource group want to share an update about our recent efforts at the company.
Returning to Core
After pausing our contributions to regroup, rethink, and plan strategically, we’re ready to press play again and return fully to the WordPress project. Expect to find our contributions across all of the greatest hits—WordPress Core, Gutenberg, Playground, Openverse, and WordPress.org. This return is a moment of excitement for us as it’s about continuing the mission…
The Power of Kindness—and the Power of Automattic
Every person has the capacity to be kind, and Jaclyn Lindsey’s organization wants us all to know that.
Restructuring Announcement
Earlier today, CEO Matt Mullenweg shared with Automattic employees the following message.
Open Sourcing Knowledge in the Middle East—and Beyond
When Faisal Saeed Al Mutar founded the nonprofit organization Ideas Beyond Borders (IBB) in 2017, he wanted to uphold critical thinking, science, and civil rights in the greater Middle East. Even better, he wanted to do it with an open source approach.
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