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Who founded Automattic?
Automattic was founded in 2005 by Matt Mullenweg, who co-created WordPress in 2003. Mullenweg serves as CEO and is the largest individual shareholder.

Does Automattic own WordPress?
No. WordPress is open-source software governed by the WordPress Foundation. Automattic operates WordPress.com as a commercial hosted service and contributes significantly to WordPress core development, but the open-source WordPress project is separate from Automattic's commercial operations.

Is Automattic publicly traded?
No. Automattic is a privately held company and has not pursued a public listing. The company has been valued at approximately 7.5 billion dollars in private funding rounds.

What is the WP Engine lawsuit about?
In September 2024, Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg blocked WP Engine's access to WordPress.org resources, accusing WP Engine of not contributing adequately to the open-source WordPress project. WP Engine filed a lawsuit in October 2024. In December 2024, a federal court issued a preliminary injunction ordering Automattic to restore WP Engine's access. In September 2025, a federal judge ruled that Automattic must pay WP Engine's attorney fees related to the preliminary injunction.

What was Automattic's 2024 revenue?
Automattic reported 710 million dollars in revenue in 2024, up approximately 11 percent year over year from 580.2 million dollars in 2022.

What platforms does Automattic operate?
Automattic operates WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, Jetpack, Akismet, Gravatar, and WordPress VIP, among other services.