Platform Crisis

The WordPress
Leadership Crisis

While WordPress implodes over internal drama, PropertyWebBuilder offers what real estate professionals actually need: stability, focus, and reliability.

The Crisis Timeline

A platform in turmoil. A community fractured.

September 2024

"WP Engine is a cancer to WordPress"

Matt Mullenweg publicly attacks major hosting provider, calling them parasitic and demanding trademark fees.

Source: Hacker News

September 2024

Security Updates Blocked

WP Engine customers locked out of WordPress.org updates, leaving thousands of sites vulnerable to security threats.

Source: Web Designer Depot

October 2024

Mass Exodus from Automattic

159 employees quit in protest over leadership decisions and direction of the company.

Source: TechCrunch

December 2024

Preliminary Injunction Denied

Despite the chaos, the court denied WP Engine's request for immediate relief, leaving thousands of sites in limbo and guaranteeing a long, protracted legal battle.

Source: The Verge, TechCrunch

January 2025

Community Contributions Collapse

Automattic slashes contributions from 3,988 to just 45 hours per week. Contributor accounts deactivated.

Source: Digital CxO, The Register

Ongoing 2025

Community Calls for Resignation

WordPress trending #1 on X with overwhelmingly negative sentiment. Widespread calls for Mullenweg to step down.

Source: Search Engine Journal, Josh Collinsworth

The Collateral Damage

159

Employees Quit

Mass walkout over disagreements with leadership direction

Banned

Contributors Removed

Community contributor accounts deactivated amid conflict

#1

Trending Topic

WordPress trending on X with negative sentiment

Real Business Impact

Developers reporting lost contracts and business damage. Community fork discussions gaining traction.

"When the platform becomes the problem, you need a platform that isn't the problem."

The PropertyWebBuilder Alternative

While others fight, we build. No drama. No lawsuits. Just reliable real estate software.

True Open Source

MIT licensed. No trademark wars. No hostile takeovers. The code is yours.

Community-Driven

No single dictator. Governed by contributors, not corporate interests.

Real Estate First

Built for property sites from day one. No plugin battles. No ecosystem drama.

Your Platform Shouldn't Be
Your Biggest Problem

Thousands of real estate professionals are actively seeking alternatives. PropertyWebBuilder is ready.

Perfect Timing

Market seeking stable alternatives

Stability Promise

No drama, no lawsuits, just service

Easy Migration

Simple switch for frustrated users

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