Automattic says it will start contributing to WordPress again after pause

Automattic says it will start contributing to WordPress again after pause

WordPress.com parent company Automattic is changing direction... again. In a blog post titled "Returning to Core" published Thursday evening, Automattic

Automattic Says It Will Start Contributing To WordPress Again After Pause

WordPress.com parent company Automattic is changing direction... again. From a report: In a blog post titled "Returning to Core" published Thursday evening, Automattic announced it will unpause its contributions to the WordPress project. This is despite having said only last month that the 6.8 WordPress release would be the final major release for all of 2025. "After pausing our contributions to regroup, rethink, and plan strategically, we're re…