#WPDRAMA WordPress vs WP ENGINE
by Mr. WHT September 26, 2024 Posted in
Recent developments have shed light on a surprising situation. WP Engine is reportedly required to pay an astonishing 8% of their revenue for their use of WordPress trademarks. This raises several questions: Why is this happening specifically to them? WP Engine is a dominant force in the managed WordPress hosting market, yet they are not the only entity that relies heavily on the WordPress ecosystem. Are they being targeted, or is this the beginning of a broader change? If WP Engine is obligated to comply with this payment, will other hosting providers—many also benefiting from WordPress—be subjected to similar requests? Furthermore, what implications does this have for plugin and theme developers who have constructed their businesses around WordPress?
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For those wondering why Stripe is mentioned, it's a primary method for monetizing Woo. If a hosting provider replaces the Stripe account details associated with Woo instances they manage with their own, they would divert that revenue into their own pockets, taking it away from the developer. https://t.co/VFGqYDbyxs
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RE: #WordPress #WCUS @Automattic (A8C) secured $1B in funding @wpengine (WPE) obtained $300M
Both firms generate over $400M in revenue.
Could the recent controversy stem from financial pressures on Automattic from its investors? (1/x)👇
I am willing to remove the block, abandon your legal actions, and provide a trademark license.
I am willing to remove the block, abandon your legal actions, and provide a trademark license.
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