Automattic, a privately owned company headquartered in the United States, was founded in 2005 and employs approximately 4,120 individuals. The company reported $73.2M in revenue as of 2024. It specializes in marketer and agency technology, functioning as a developer of CMS tools and solutions.
On September 11, 2026, Matt Mullenweg informed Automattic staff via Slack that he is back in control as CEO of the WordPress.com parent company, a claim confirmed by sources and a screenshot. This development followed the Automattic board's decision on September 10, 2026, to place Mullenweg on paid leave against his wishes and name CFO Mark Davies interim CEO. The board's move came amid years of controversy, including a dispute with WP Engine that reportedly damaged community trust and market position. Earlier on September 10, Mullenweg asserted that directors conspired against him after the board placed him on a paid leave of absence, the duration of which Automattic had not publicly stated.
Automattic's customers primarily consist of generative AI, computers and Electronics Manufacturing and iT Services and IT Consulting companies. Examples of Automattic's customers include Salesforce, Samsung Electronics (Holding) and Capgemini.
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