Recently, WordPress and WP Engine have become entangled in a high-profile dispute, raising concerns for many in the website hosting and development space. At the heart of this issue is the use of the WordPress name, trademarks, and the broader conversation about what it means to remain open-source. WordPress founder, Matt Mullenweg, has expressed concerns about companies like WP Engine using the WordPress name in ways he believes challenge the platform’s values. This disagreement has sparked legal discussions as well, at one point even restricting access to WordPress Plugin or Theme updates for WP Engine consumers.
Despite the noise surrounding this dispute, we want to reassure our clients that your hosting and website management services with us remain unaffected. While these kinds of conflicts between large industry players can create uncertainty, this case will have no bearing on how we operate and deliver our services. Whether you're hosting a WordPress site with us or working with us to manage a custom-built site, we ensure that you’ll continue to experience the same high level of service and support that you’ve come to expect.
One major policy we’ve always made regarding our use of WordPress is to not lock ourselves into other companies’ hosting services to run our WordPress powered services. We do not rely on WP Engine for anything to run your website. We’ve seen too many companies get bought out or go away over the years in the WordPress space. For that very reason, our infrastructure is entirely independent.
At ClearPG, we’ve always been committed to keeping a close eye on industry developments, especially those that could impact our clients. We are following the situation between WordPress and WP Engine closely, but more importantly, we are prepared. Our goal in this scenario is to stay proactive, so if any changes arise that could influence your site’s performance or management, we’ll inform you and act accordingly. In this case, there is nothing to worry about.
Our commitment to you is simple: your website and hosting services with ClearPG will be reliable, no matter what’s happening elsewhere in the WordPress industry. Legal disputes and tech rivalries won’t affect our dedication to providing consistent and transparent hosting services. We focus on solutions, not drama, and remain devoted to making sure your website runs smoothly.
