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WP Cloud isn’t just another hosting option; it’s the only cloud platform built specifically for WordPress. ☁️ It handles all the behind-the-scenes heavy lifting, like security, automatic scaling, performance optimizations, and global redundancy, so site owners and businesses don’t have to worry about downtime or traffic spikes One of its most exciting use cases is with Pressable, which relies on WP Cloud for lightning-fast speeds, rock-solid reliability, and privacy-first hosting. That trust has helped Pressable grow nearly 47% year-over-year! As Automattic turns 20, we're proud to highlight the infrastructure that helps power everything from small business sites to enterprise platforms, keeping the web open, fast, and safe. 💙

Interested in open source, internet history, and building a distributed company? This is a podcast you won’t want to miss. Our CEO Matt Mullenweg joined Turner Novak on The Peel podcast for a conversation about the 2000s internet, the early days of Automattic, what he learned running one of the first distributed teams, and lessons on optimism from Walt Disney. Give a listen here: https://pca.st/lwyld5ke Or you can watch it on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/gt5NYqXu

On WordPress.com, users publish 70 million blog posts every month—that’s 1,600 per minute and 26 every second. 📝 And here’s something you might not know: WordPress.com supports publishing in over 120 languages, making it a truly global platform for creators, storytellers, and businesses. From personal reflections to breaking news, the internet never stops writing. Because when more people share their stories, the web becomes a better place for everyone. That’s the kind of impact we’ve been building toward for 20 years, and we’re just getting started.

What makes working at Automattic different? We’re a distributed company of 1,500 Automatticians in 95 countries, and we believe talent thrives when given trust and flexibility. We partnered with Welcome to the Jungle to pull back the curtain on life at Automattic and capture authentic conversations with our team members. In this new interview, Product Designer Christy Nyiri shares what inspires her work and how we stay connected.

The people of Automattic make the mission real. This reflection comes from Brandon Kraft, who has raised six kids, grown into leadership, and stayed grounded in what really matters. 👇 “I joined Automattic looking for something more family-friendly than freelancing—and if I was going to work for anyone, it needed to be a company that valued open source and treated people like people. Over a decade later, it still delivers on both. I’ve raised six kids here, traveled the world, and witnessed Automattic show up for folks in moments of real crisis—not just with policies, but with compassion. That kind of culture matters. One highlight for me has been the journey from Happiness Engineer to engineering lead, finding a space where servant leadership isn’t just possible—it’s the norm. Being surrounded by others who lead with humility and care; who want to see people grow. To me, making the web a better place means building for people, not for metrics—connecting humans without reducing them to clicks, conversions, or 'lifetime value.' That has been the consistent thread over my decade+ here.” 💙 A decade in, and the mission’s still the same: build for people, not just metrics.

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Over 4.6 million active online shops are powered by Woo! 🤯 WooCommerce supports around 35% of all online stores and nearly 10% of the entire internet. From one-person startups to global brands, it gives businesses the tools and flexibility to grow on their own terms. As Automattic celebrates 20 years, we are so proud to support the entrepreneurs building the future of commerce! 💜

Here’s a can’t-miss interview. Matt Mullenweg joined The Verge Editor-in-Chief Nilay Patel for an extensive discussion on the heels of our 20th anniversary. They spoke about the next 20 years of Automattic, including new ventures into messaging with Clay and Beeper, the current WordPress landscape, Tumblr, AI, and much more. “Ultimately, I want to solve open source for publishing, commerce, and messaging,” Matt says. “This is my life goal.” https://lnkd.in/esDfqDpv

Big news! Our 100-Year Domain has been named one of Actualidad Económica’s 100 Best Ideas of 2025. 🏆 We were honored to accept the award in Madrid last week and to be recognized alongside so many bold, forward-thinking projects. A huge thank you to Actualidad Económica, El Mundo, and Unidad Editorial. Here’s to building an internet made to last another 100 years…and beyond!

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