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Is WordPress Falling Apart? Inside the CEO Power Struggle

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Most people think WordPress is a stable, community-driven platform. And for the most part, it is. But behind the scenes, a bitter power struggle is threatening everything that makes it great.
In this episode, I break down the escalating feud between Matt Mullenweg, the CEO of Automattic, and WP Engine, a billion-dollar WordPress hosting company. From plugin takeovers to legal battles, the WordPress ecosystem is caught in a fight over power, money, and the future of open source. This drama could reshape how over 43% of the web is built.
In this episode, I cover:
  • The September speech that ignited the feud between Matt and WP Engine
  • Why WordPress trademarks and plugin control are suddenly under fire
  • Why the WordPress community is losing trust in its founder
  • How WordPress leaders like Sé Reed and Joost de Valk are standing up for change
  • My predictions for how WordPress could fork into multiple platforms

    • Whether you're a developer, designer, or just someone with a WordPress site, this matters. Because when one person controls a platform that powers nearly half the web, the fallout affects us all.
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