Automattic

Information Technology· San Francisco, California, US

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Automattic is a privately held web development company best known as the company behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Jetpack, and other web publishing and e-commerce products and services. It provides hosting, publishing, and related tools that power websites and online stores globally.

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Recent news

5 ARTICLES

Oct 26, 2026RS Web Solutions

Automattic Cuts Staff Across Teams as WordPress.com Plans More Layoffs ↗

Oct 22, 2026The American Bazaar

Automattic layoffs: WordPress, Tumblr parent cuts jobs with more expected ↗

Oct 22, 2026Dealroom

Automattic begins staggered layoffs after failed board coup against CEO ↗

Oct 22, 2026People Matters - HR News

Automattic layoffs hit four teams as WordPress.com parent braces for more cuts ↗

Oct 21, 2026TechCrunch

Automattic begins layoffs following board upheaval and executive departures ↗

Automattic has begun laying off employees across multiple teams, including WordPress.com and its enterprise business, following a board shakeup and a series of executive departures. Sources say more cuts could follow as the company looks to improve its finances.