Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com and Tumblr, has commenced layoffs across several departments. These cuts follow a recent period of significant board upheaval and executive departures. The affected teams include communications, social media, WordPress.com, and the VIP enterprise business. Insiders anticipate further reductions in the coming months. The company stated these changes are staggered to provide generous severance packages.
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https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/21/automattic-begins-layoffs-following-board-upheaval-and-executive-departures/