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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. LINKS:

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