WP Engine vs. WordPress: What You Need to Know 🚨

Big news in the WordPress world, and it’s spicy. Let me break it down fast:

WordPress.org (aka Automattic) vs. WP Engine.

At this point I wanted to find a video that explained the whole issue… However I kept falling asleep because the video were so boring so I chose to show you a video of my Great Grandson Riding the Santa Train! Enjoy or Skip.

What’s the beef?

WP Engine took the Gutenberg editor (you know, the open-source backbone of WordPress) and customized it with their own fancy tools. Automattic isn’t thrilled. They’re questioning if this move vibes with the whole open-source philosophy.

The Open-Source Philosophy: Why It’s a Game-Changer 🔥

Let’s talk about open-source—the philosophy that’s flipping the tech world on its head. This isn’t just about code. It’s a revolution. A movement. A way to build something bigger, better, and bolder than anything one company could dream of.

Here’s the deal:

• Open Exchange: The code is YOURS. See it. Hack it. Share it. No gatekeepers, no red tape.
• Collaborative Participation: Think Avengers, but for coding. Peer reviews. Community contributions. The best minds teaming up to build the future.
• Radical Transparency: No hiding in the shadows. Everyone’s contributions are out in the open. It’s honesty on steroids.
• Community-First Development: Built by the people, for the people. The goal? To benefit EVERYONE, not just some corporate overlord.

Why does this matter? Open-source creates high-quality programs that blow the competition out of the water. It’s about:

• Teaming up to make tech stronger.
• Learning from each other.
• Mentoring the next wave of tech disruptors.

This isn’t just a philosophy—it’s a battle cry. A call to action. A reminder that when we come together, we don’t just create software—we create a movement.

Here’s what’s shaking out:

• Open Source Drama: WP Engine’s changes are ruffling feathers. Innovations in the WordPress Core, they are keeping for themselves and their users only, by doing this are they bending the open-source rules?
• Business Battle: WP Engine is crushing it with their premium hosting and Gutenberg (WordPress) tweaks, and Automattic (WordPress) is feeling the heat from other WP Hosts crying foul.
• Community Split: Devs are torn—some love the innovation, others think it could splinter the WordPress open sourse ecosystem.

Why it matters to you:

1. Hosting Costs & Features: WP Engine users might see changes coming.
2. Big Picture Stakes: Open Sourse is about keeping WordPress free while still innovating.
3. Your Website: If you’re using WP Engine, keep an eye on how this plays out—it could impact your tools.

Here’s a comparison of Four popular WordPress hosting companies, including their monthly fees and performance details:

This could blow over… or escalate into something game-changing. Either way, it’s a huge moment for WordPress as a platform.

Have thoughts on this? Shoot me a reply—I’d love to hear what you think.

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