Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg announces pause on Tumblr migration to WordPress
Matt Mullenweg confirmed that Automattic is no longer working on migrating Tumblr to WordPress as previously planned. The project is currently on hold indefinitely.
Impact on Tumblr’s integration with the fediverse
The decision raises questions about Tumblr’s integration with the fediverse, a move that would have made it a federated app. Mullenweg hints that this is no longer a priority.
Mullenweg acknowledges that Tumblr is not profitable and is sustained by profits from other Automattic products. Despite this, he remains optimistic about Tumblr’s future and is committed to supporting its development.
