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“One For My Baby”
For one Automattician, paid parental leave turned out to be “the best benefit I got in my life.” -
(Almost) No Downtime MariaDB Upgrades
From time to time, our systems engineers write up a case study detailing a notable moment on the infrastructure front lines. The latest comes from Andrija Vucinic, an Automattician on our Systems Operations team, who is upgrading our fleet of database servers to MariaDB 11.8. -
What Automattic’s AI Enablement Training Means for WordPress
Automattic recently brought a group of employees to New York City for two weeks of intensive AI training. Birgit Pauli-Haack shares what the team built, what changed, and what it means for the WordPress ecosystem. -
Fixing Links with the Wayback Machine
Automattic is excited to collaborate with the Internet Archive to launch the Internet Archive Wayback Machine Link Fixer, a new free WordPress plugin that keeps your links alive. -
Automattic Invests in University of Illinois Chicago Tech Solutions Open Source Fund
Automattic is proud to make a donation to UIC Tech Solutions Open Source Fund, which is partnering with the WordPress Foundation to create the first workforce-focused AI literacy course. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Automattic Donates $30,000 to Launch the Open Horizons Scholarship
This program helps active contributors attend WordPress flagship events by removing financial barriers so they can connect, collaborate, and grow their impact within the community. -
Parenting While Working: Nicola Hodd’s Story
While some people choose not to have children, others make this decision due to workplace constraints rather than personal preference, underlining the importance of employer flexibility. -
Automattic Welcomes Harper and Elijah Potter
At Automattic, we’re passionate about building exceptional tools that empower users to create, express, and connect. That’s why we’re excited to announce the acquisition of Harper, a grammar checker for developers, as well as the addition of its founder, Elijah Potter, to the Automattic team. Harper—which is named after novelist Harper Lee—delivers grammar and language… -
Defending Open Source: Our Legal Response to WP Engine’s Meritless Complaint
Automattic, and our CEO Matt Mullenweg, are devoted to the ethos of open source, democratizing publishing through the WordPress platform and protecting the thriving, collaborative ecosystem built around software that powers over 40% of the web. Matt and Automattic have granted away significant rights and provided extensive free services—something most individuals and companies would never… -
Every Automattician Is Now an Owner of Automattic
A recent stock grant gave more than 1,700 Automattic employees a stake in the company. -
Looking Ahead
This week, Automattic undertook a strategic realignment to better pursue our core values and operational goals. In keeping with the transparency that has marked our longtime commitment to the open source community, we’re sharing here that we offered our employees a generous buy-out package. The offer underscores our dedication to mutual compatibility and respect within… -
WordPress Trademarks: A Legal Perspective
Some questions—and answers—about the truth of the law. -
Automattic—WP Engine Term Sheet
One of the many lies in Silver Lake and WP Engine’s C&D was their claim that Automattic demanded money from them moments before our CEO Matt Mullenweg gave his keynote at WordCamp US. That is not true. Automattic asked for a verbal agreement that WP Engine would give some percentage of their revenue back into… -
Open Source, Trademarks, and WP Engine
For those just catching up: WP Engine needs a trademark license. Since being taken over by private equity firm Silver Lake in 2018, WP Engine has built a half-a-billion a year business by confusing consumers with their commercial use of the WordPress and WooCommerce trademarks. Automattic has tried for years to get WP Engine to obtain a commercial license…
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