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Placed in Hold: 1 article(s) of evidence from 2 source(s), led by research-stage coverage, with 0 in the last 30 days. Confidence 32%.

8Hacker News·9/9/2026research
Automattic puts Matt Mullenweg on paid leave
Automattic says CEO Matt Mullenweg has been placed on a paid leave of absence and CFO Mark Davies will serve as interim CEO. The move follows internal board action and comes amid ongoing controversy around Mullenweg’s leadership and Automattic’s disputes with WP Engine.