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Automattic Stock (AUTA)
Publishing Platforms Developer
Automattic is the parent company of web publishing and ecommerce platforms designed to democratize publishing and commerce.
About Automattic Stock
Founded
2005
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, US
Total Funding
485M
Industries
Software, Media and Entertainment, Commerce and Shopping
Automattic claims to develop web platforms with their portfolio including WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Jetpack, Simplenote, Longreads, VaultPress, Akismet, Gravatar, Crowdsignal, Cloudup, Tumblr, Day One, Pocket Casts, and more.
Automattic was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Notable investors include Polaris Partners, Akkadian Ventures, Tiger Global Management, and Insight Partners.
Automattic Press Mentions
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WordPress war latest: Ploy to trademark Hosted WordPress, Managed WordPress derailed
theregister ⢠Feb 14, 2025
Campaign exploits outdated WordPress sites to spread password-stealing malware
scworld ⢠Feb 07, 2025
Hackers Target WordPress Sites to Spread Malware on Windows and Mac
techjuice ⢠Feb 02, 2025
Pebble Founder Is Bringing the Smartwatch Back as Google Open-Sources Its Software
gizmodo ⢠Jan 29, 2025
WordPress leader Matt Mullenweg exiles five contributors
theregister ⢠Jan 14, 2025
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Automattic Management
Leadership team at Automattic
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Mullenweg
Chief Financial Officer
Mark Davies
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Automattic Key Facts
⢠Automattic is the steward of WordPress, the worldâs most popular content management system (CMS), powering over 40% of all websites on the internet. This leadership position provides Automattic with a vast user base and a strong ecosystem of developers, designers, and content creators who contribute to and extend WordPressâs functionalities.
⢠Automattic operates globally, serving millions of users and businesses across diverse industries and geographic regions. The companyâs ability to localize services, support multiple languages, and adhere to regional regulatory requirements facilitates market expansion and customer acquisition in international markets.
⢠Automattic has strategically acquired complementary companies and technologies, such as WooCommerce and Tumblr, to expand its product offerings and integrate new capabilities into its ecosystem.
⢠Automattic has encountered legal challenges related to content moderation and user privacy. For example, navigating varying international regulations on data protection and managing user-generated content to comply with legal standards can be complex and resource-intensive for a platform.
⢠Automattic's business heavily relies on the WordPress ecosystem, including WordPress.com, which provides hosting services, and WordPress.org, which offers the open-source software. While WordPress powers a significant portion of the internet, the ecosystemâs dependency poses risks. Changes in WordPress development, security vulnerabilities, or shifts in user preferences towards competing platforms could impact Automattic's revenue streams and market position.
⢠While Automattic offers various products and services, including premium themes, plugins, and upgrades for WordPress.com users, monetization remains a challenge. The majority of WordPress users opt for the free, open-source version available through WordPress.org, limiting Automatticâs ability to generate significant revenue from software licensing or subscriptions.
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