Overview
Open-source content management system powering approximately 40% of websites globally. The WordPress open-source project is led by matt-mullenweg; automattic operates WordPress.com and related commercial services.
Recent Developments
- 2026-09-09 to 2026-09-12: Automattic corporate governance crisis did not affect WordPress.org operations per executive director Mary Hubbard (2026-09-12-automattic-mullenweg-returns-ceo)
- Mullenweg remains WordPress project leader despite brief Automattic CEO ouster attempt
- Ecosystem stability concerns for developers, agencies, and plugin authors during board dispute