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Automattic begins layoffs following board upheaval and executive departures

TechCrunch·October 21, 2026·1 min read
Automattic begins layoffs following board upheaval and executive departures

Automattic began laying off employees across multiple teams, including WordPress.com and its enterprise business, following a board shakeup and executive departures. Sources indicate more cuts could follow as the company seeks to improve its finances. The layoffs mark a significant restructuring for the WordPress parent company.

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