Escalation of the dispute between WP Engine and Automattic: new arguments in federal claim

Article image Escalation of the dispute between WP Engine and Automattic: new arguments in federal claim
Article image Escalation of the dispute between WP Engine and Automattic: new arguments in federal claim
Publication date:05.10.2025
Blog category: Web Technology News

WP Engine has strengthened its federal complaint by posting the Automattic WP Engine Tracker WP Engine Tracker website as a proof of intention to harm WP Engine and to expose customers to potential cybercriminals. The updated complaint includes Mullenweg Mullenweg's recent actions in order to further strengthen their case.

"Invincial and negligent publication of Automattic client information without their consent emphasizes why we have applied for temporary restrictive measures. WP Engine requires immediate removal of this information and awaits listening to restrictive measures on November 26," said WP Engine.

WP Engine has filed a complaint in the Federal Court, seeking a temporary restrictive measure to prevent the continuation of Matt MullenWeg and Automattic's actions that damage WP Engine business and their relationship with clients. This complaint was supplemented with additional details to support their accusations against Mullenweg and Automattic. 🚀

  • 📌 The complaint begins with the fact that in general terms it tells what the reason for their demand: "This is the case of abuse of power, blackmail and greed."
  • 📌 Then it becomes more specific, introducing evidence of how Automattic and Mullenweg continue their "bad actions" to harm WP Engine (WPE).

How did WP Engine react to the publication of WP Engine Tracker from Automattic?

WP Engine has issued an application in which it condemns the publication of customer information without their consent and requires immediate deleting this information.

Why did WP Engine file a complaint in the Federal Court?

WP Engine seeks to obtain a temporary restrictive measure to prevent further actions of Matt Mullenweg and Automattic, which they think harm their business and customer relationships.

What caused the WP Engine requirement?

The WP Engine complaint is charged with the abuse of power, blackmail and greed by Automattic and Matt Mullenweg.

🧩 Summary: WP Engine has increased its federal complaint by posting the Automattic WP Engine Tracker WP Engine Tracker website as proof of the WP Engine harm and to potential cybercrimination. WP Engine has filed a complaint in the Federal Court, seeking a temporary restrictive measure to prevent the continuation of Matt MullenWeg and Automattic's actions that damage WP Engine business and their relationship with clients.
🧠 Own considerations: This case emphasizes the importance of ethical business behavior, especially in the field of technology where information can easily become a means of comprehensive competition. In addition, it is a reminder that companies should not only protect their interests, but also take into account the interests of their customers who can become hostages of corporate disputes.