WordPress vs. WP Engine
If you’re currently using WP Engine for your website or hosting through our services, you may have heard some recent chatter about a public dispute between WP Engine and WordPress.org. While it’s not uncommon for technology companies to have differences of opinion, this situation has garnered a bit more attention. We want to make sure you’re in the loop on what’s happening and how it might impact you.
So, what’s the issue?
The root of the dispute revolves around WordPress’s concerns regarding some of WP Engine’s recent business decisions and how they might conflict with WordPress’s open-source values.
While the details are complex, it essentially comes down to differing perspectives on how WordPress’s technology and community should be supported and represented. WP Engine, on the other hand, stands by its commitment to providing a high-quality hosting environment that prioritises user experience, innovation, and community support.
What does this mean for you?
While this dispute is unfolding, here’s how it affects your website and our services:
- Plugin & Theme Updates: WP Engine has input a workaround that allows us to update plugins as we normally would for those with a maintenance package with us, (which we have tried and tested).
- Temporary Changes in Web Maintenance: Web maintenance might take a little longer than usual, but we’re committed to keeping everything running smoothly.
- Solutions: WP Engine is actively working on solutions to restore normal functionality, and we’ll keep you updated as the situation evolves.
