Matt Mullenweg's 'Cancer' Remark Sparks Legal Battle with WP Engine
Matt Mullenweg, WordPress co-founder and Automattic CEO, sparked controversy at WordCamp US 2024 by labeling WP Engine 'a cancer to WordPress'. The remarks have since led to a legal dispute and ongoing tension within the WordPress community.
The drama unfolded after Mullenweg's comments, with WP Engine responding by sending a Cease and Desist letter and filing a lawsuit against Automattic. The dedicated website wpvswpe.report has been tracking the events, providing a detailed timeline.
KOTA, a digital agency, continues to support WordPress despite the controversy. They praise its flexibility, scalability, and future-proof nature. Notably, KOTA operates its own hosting platform and partners with Kinsta, having no direct ties to WP Engine.
In September 2025, a court ruling ordered WP Engine's access to WordPress.org to be restored and any restrictions on their customers to be lifted. Despite the legal battle, WordPress remains unaffected for users and developers, protected by the GNU Public License.
The dispute between Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine continues, with no reputable public information indicating a resolution as of September 2025. Meanwhile, WordPress and its community remain resilient, with agencies like KOTA continuing to support the platform.
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