Automattic has started laying off employees across multiple teams, including WordPress.com and its enterprise business, after a board shakeup and executive departures. Sources indicate further cuts may follow as the company seeks to improve its financial position.
Background
Automattic is the parent company of WordPress.com and a major player in the web publishing and open-source WordPress ecosystem. The company has faced growing financial pressures and internal leadership changes in recent times.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Oct 22, 2026 at 04:15 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10