WordPress battle with WP Engine is still going on
The ongoing legal dispute between WordPress and WP Engine continues to frustrate key figures in the WordPress community. Co-founder Matt Mullenweg has expressed his growing annoyance as the battle over trademarks and open source has persisted for nearly two years. The situation remains unresolved as both parties continue to navigate the complexities of the case.
- ▪The legal battle between WordPress and WP Engine has been ongoing for nearly two years.
- ▪Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress.org, is increasingly frustrated with the situation.
- ▪The dispute centers around trademarks and open source issues.
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The latest on the WordPress fight over trademarks and open sourceSee all StoriesPosted May 27, 2026 at 7:45 PM UTCEEmma RothYes, the WordPress battle with WP Engine is still going on.And it seems like WordPress.org co-founder Matt Mullenweg is growing frustrated with the legal battle, which has dragged on for nearly two years:Screenshot: WordPress.orgFollow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Emma RothCloseEmma RothNews WriterPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by Emma RothNewsCloseNewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All NewsTechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be…
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