WordPress.org Takes Control of WP Engine's ACF Plugin

WPORG vs WP ENGINE

WordPress.org has rebranded WP Engine's Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin to "Secure Custom Fields," aimed at resolving security issues and eliminating commercial upsells. Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress, described the situation as rare, stemming from WP Engine's legal disputes with Automattic. This unprecedented action has sparked concerns, as WP Engine claims such a takeover has never occurred without consent from the plugin's creator.

For more details, read the original article by Wes Davis on The Verge.