Linux Foundation Launches FAIR Package Manager to Stabilize Fractured WordPress Ecosystem

Following months of infighting and legal battles between WordPress creator Matthew Mullenweg, his company Automattic, and rival WP Engine, the Linux Foundation introduced the FAIR Package Manager. This decentralized system aims to distribute WordPress updates and plugins independently, mitigating the risks of single-point control. Designed as a drop-in WordPress plugin, FAIR replaces centralized services with a federated, open-source infrastructure, improving security and aligning with GDPR compliance. The move is welcomed by community members seeking to stabilize the WordPress ecosystem and reduce reliance on any single entity.