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Mullenweg claims Gutenberg block editor usage is now bigger than WordPress

Matt Mullenweg · Matt Mullenweg on the future of open source and why he’s taking a stand · Mar 2, 2025 · at 1:03:37

Matt Mullenweg explains how the Gutenberg block editor was pushed through despite initial resistance and became crucial for WordPress.

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“Gutenberg is a huge part of why WordPress is relevant today. And it's actually an open source project we do. It's the block editor. It's actually bigger than WordPress. You know, because it's not just used on WordPress. It's used on every WordPress site, but also like Tumblr, other people.”

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The Gutenberg block editor is used on every WordPress site and on external platforms like Tumblr, making it bigger than WordPress itself.

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