Matt Mullenweg's critique of WP Engine as a 'cancer to WordPress' stirred controversy, given the symbiotic relationship between WordPress and hosting companies, including WP Engine.
The ecosystem around WordPress has flourished with numerous hosting providers and developers creating businesses around its open-source nature, highlighting the platform's expansive impact.
As the successful company behind WordPress, Automattic, led by Mullenweg, must navigate the complexities of its relationship with other businesses that leverage its platform.
WP Engine, valued between $500 million and $1 billion, is a key player in the WordPress ecosystem, despite Mullenweg's public criticisms regarding its business practices.
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