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Tumblr's WordPress Transition Paused, Future Uncertain

7/1/2025

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Automattic has hit the brakes on Tumblr's transition to a WordPress backend, prioritizing user needs, as CEO Matt Mullenweg revealed. Initially set for 2024, this move aimed to streamline platforms and boost features. Meanwhile, plans for Fediverse integration are also on hold, leaving Tumblr's future direction shrouded in uncertainty.

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Automattic has hit the brakes on Tumblr's transition to a WordPress backend, prioritizing user needs, as CEO Matt Mullenweg revealed. Initially set for 2024, this move aimed to streamline platforms and boost features. Meanwhile, plans for Fediverse integration are also on hold, leaving Tumblr's future direction shrouded in uncertainty.