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- 1Automattic Board Purged After Failed Coup Against CEO, Report Says●WordPress Owner Automattic's Board Reportedly Purged After Failed 'Coup' Against CEO https://gizmodo.com/wordpress-owner
Automattic, the company behind WordPress, has reportedly removed most of its board members following an alleged attempted 'coup' against CEO Matt Mullenweg. The reported purge raises questions about governance at one of the web's most important open-source companies, and observers are debating what the shakeup means for WordPress's future direction and leadership stability.
- 2Automattic reconstitutes board after failed bid to put CEO on leave●Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave
Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and Tumblr, has announced a new board of directors following an unsuccessful attempt to place its CEO on leave. The episode has drawn attention to internal governance tensions at the company, which has faced scrutiny in recent years over its leadership and its disputes within the WordPress ecosystem. Details about the new board members' identities remain limited.
- 3Automattic gains new board after failed CEO leave bid●Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/25/automattic-has-a-n
Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and Tumblr, has formed a new board of directors following an unsuccessful attempt to place its chief executive on leave. The move signals internal governance upheaval at the company, which has faced scrutiny in recent years over leadership disputes and its relationship with the broader WordPress open-source community. Details about the board's new members and the reasons behind the failed leave attempt remain limited.
- 4Automattic forms new board after failed bid to remove CEO●Automattic has a new board after failed attempt to put CEO on leave | TechCrunch ｢ Mullenweg reportedly wrote that, “for
Automattic has appointed a new board of directors after an attempt to place CEO Matt Mullenweg on leave failed. Mullenweg reportedly wrote that, for purposes of Delaware law, he is the company's CEO, President, Treasurer, and Secretary, and said the attempted removal had also brought in many new supporters. The internal power struggle at the company behind WordPress.com is drawing attention across the tech industry.
- 5Automattic Board Reportedly Purged After Failed Coup Against CEO●WordPress Owner Automattic’s Board Reportedly Purged After Failed ‘Coup’ Against CEO
Automattic, the company behind WordPress, has reportedly removed its entire board following an alleged failed attempt to unseat CEO Matt Mullenweg. According to reports, the board was purged after what insiders described as a coup attempt against the chief executive. The shake-up raises questions about governance at one of the web's most important infrastructure companies, though details about the internal conflict remain sparse.
- 6Matt Mullenweg returns as Automattic CEO after board dispute●WordPress Drama: Is It Worth It? Automattic confirms Mullenweg has returned as CEO after attempted ouster by board By Sa
Automattic has confirmed that Matt Mullenweg is back as CEO of the company behind WordPress, after an attempted ouster by its board. The news revives attention on the long-running conflict surrounding WordPress's governance and Mullenweg's leadership, with observers debating whether the drama hurts or helps the open-source publishing platform's future.