The WordPress community is currently facing a tumultuous period, with a public feud between WP Engine, a major hosting provider, and Automattic, the company behind WordPress itself. This dispute has raised concerns among many website owners, especially those hosted on WP Engine. At Curious Minds Media, we want to assure you that we are actively monitoring the situation and taking proactive steps to ensure your websites remain safe, secure, and fully functional.
What's Happening
In a nutshell, Automattic and WP Engine are locked in a legal battle. Automattic claims WP Engine is using the "WordPress" and "WooCommerce" trademarks in a way that infringes on their rights and misleads consumers into believing there's a direct affiliation between the companies. This has led to WP Engine losing access to certain resources and automated updates from WordPress.org.
Our Findings
Our team has been actively investigating the situation to understand the full scope of the impact and how it might affect our clients. We've discovered that this dispute is primarily affecting plugin updates and plugins that rely on api.wordpress.org for certain functions. This means that some plugins may not be able to update automatically, which could lead to potential security vulnerabilities or compatibility issues. Additionally, some plugins might experience disruptions in their functionality, causing features to malfunction or become unavailable.
What We're Doing About It
If you experience any issues, please contact Curious Minds Media, and we will work with you to resolve them. Rest assured, we have solutions in place to address these challenges and keep your website running smoothly. We are monitoring the situation and have been working with WP Engine to mitigate the issue. They have worked to provide a path forward. Here is the status link: https://wpenginestatus.com/
We are here to assist with workarounds to restore functionality. For any assistance with your site, reach out to us.
We've Got Your Back
At Curious Minds Media, we prioritize manual updates and maintenance for all our clients' websites. This approach ensures that your site remains stable and up-to-date, even in the face of disruptions caused by the current situation.
We're also taking additional steps to enhance security and protect your website from potential vulnerabilities. We're in constant communication with WP Engine and will keep you informed of any significant developments.
What This Means for You
Your website should continue to function as normal.
We're actively monitoring the situation and taking all necessary precautions.
Your website's security and performance remain our top priority.
We're here to support you and answer any questions you may have.
Don't hesitate to reach out to our team if you have any questions or concerns whatsoever.
For further information, you can refer to WP Engine's status page.
Rest assured, your website is in capable hands. We're committed to navigating this storm together and ensuring your online presence remains strong and secure.
If you have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help!
