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Automattic

Automattic, Inc.: A global tech firm offering open-source blogging software, hosting, and comprehensive blog solutions.

San Francisco, CA, US🇺🇸
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2005
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Automattic is a distributed technology company building and supporting a portfolio of web publishing and commerce products, including WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, Jetpack, WordPress VIP, Day One, and Pocket Casts. The company works across publishing, e-commerce, messaging, and developer tools, serving individual creators, publishers, and enterprises.

Its workforce is spread across many countries, and the company develops both proprietary platforms and open-source contributions. Revenue comes primarily from subscription hosting and software services, supplemented by commerce and advertising offerings across its brands.

Automattic - M & A Snapshot

Open M & A

  • Beeper

    Acquired by Automattic • Undisclosed • Apr 1, 2024

  • Tumblr

    Acquired by Automattic • Undisclosed • Aug 22, 2019

  • Pressable

    Acquired by Automattic • Undisclosed • Jan 1, 2016

  • Simperium

    Acquired by Automattic • Undisclosed • Jan 24, 2013

  • IntenseDebate

    Acquired by Automattic • Undisclosed • Sep 23, 2008

Automattic - Products & Services

  • WordPress.com logo

    WordPress.com

    Automattic's hosted website and publishing platform, pairing managed WordPress hosting with domains, design, and commerce tools.

    Competing Products

    Ghost logo
    HubSpot logo
    Squarespace logo
    Webflow logo
  • WooCommerce logo

    WooCommerce

    Open-source e-commerce plugin for WordPress that turns any website into an online store.

    Competing Products

    Commerce logo
    Salesforce logo
    Shopify logo

Automattic - Similar Companies

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HubSpot

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webflow.com

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Squarespace

squarespace.com

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Shopify

shopify.com

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Salesforce

salesforce.com

WP Engine logo

WP Engine

wpengine.com

Tumblr logo

Tumblr

tumblr.com

Pressable logo

Pressable

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wpXtreme logo

wpXtreme

10Web logo

10Web

10web.io

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Elegant Themes

elegantthemes.com

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Underdog Ventures

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Convesio

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NearWoo

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Medium

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Automattic - Quick Facts

Who are Automattic's competitors?

Companies similar to Automattic include HubSpot, Webflow, Squarespace and Shopify.

When was Automattic founded?

Automattic was founded in 2005.

Where is Automattic's headquarters located?

Automattic's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Automattic's last funding round?

Automattic's most recent funding round was for $288M (USD) in February 2021.

How much disclosed funding has Automattic raised?

As of Feb 17, 2021, Automattic has disclosed funding of $985.9M (USD). Undisclosed round amounts are excluded.

How many employees does Automattic have?

Automattic has 2,002 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Automattic - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture-backed
Technology
  • Open Source
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Software
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Tags
  • Cloud
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
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NAICS
  • 517111Wired Telecommunications Carriers
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541500Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 517000Telecommunications
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 517100Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
  • 517110Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)
  • 541510Computer Systems Design and Related Services
  • 541511Custom Computer Programming Services
SIC
  • 4810Telephone Communications
  • 4813Telephone Communications, Except Radiotelephone
  • 4800Communications
  • 7371Computer Programming Services