You may have come across the recent news of a clash between WP Engine and Automattic, the company behind WordPress. This may have left you with questions about the security and reliability of your website’s hosting. Rest assured, we’re keeping a close eye on the situation and remain confident in the hosting solutions we offer—particularly Flywheel and WP Engine.

What Happened?

In brief, WP Engine, one of the top-managed WordPress hosting providers, and Automattic have disagreed over licensing fees and other business practices. WP Engine has long provided a premium hosting service tailored for WordPress, while Automattic, founded by WordPress creator Matt Mullenweg, oversees the core WordPress development and WordPress.com hosting.

The dispute centers on business and licensing strategies that have led to WP Engine creating a clearer separation between itself and Automattic. While tensions have flared, it’s important to note that this conflict is largely behind-the-scenes and should not impact the day-to-day performance of your website.

Why You Can Still Trust WP Engine and Flywheel

As a WP Engine partner, we want to reassure you that WP Engine remains a secure, high-performance platform for WordPress hosting. They continue to prioritize speed, security, and excellent support—all critical factors that ensure your site runs smoothly. Their dedication to providing top-notch services hasn’t changed despite this conflict.

Your Website Is in Good Hands

At the end of the day, we’re here to make sure your website is hosted on a reliable platform that suits your needs. Whether you’re hosted with WP Engine or Flywheel, you can rest easy knowing that your site is secure, fast, and supported by a team dedicated to WordPress excellence.

If you have any questions or concerns about your hosting, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re happy to help!