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Do WordPress plugins need to be GPL?
Although hotly debated and rarely enforced, this means that the PHP code inside of any WordPress plugins and themes must also be licensed under the GPL. Because of this, even premium plugins and themes are usually released under the GPL license and can be legally distributed to anyone who wants them.
Does automattic own WordPress?
The popular consumer-facing domain WordPress.com is owned by privately held Automattic. Mullenweg was a co-founder of WordPress. According to Mullenweg, WordPress powers more than 34% of all sites on the web.
How many WordPress post can I create?
There is no limit on the number of posts or pages that can be created.
Do you have to have GPL license to use WordPress plugins?
WordPress was created under the GPL license with Copyleft. Therefore, all plugins and themes created under WordPress must have the same license. This licensing makes the commercial redistribution possible and allows us to resell WordPress products for a reasonable price. Here is an official article from WordPress about GPL
Is it free to use GPL themes and plugins?
GPL themes and plugins are the products which comes under Gpl licence means you are free to redistribute that product.
What does the GPL stand for in WordPress?
In a world that is becoming increasingly accessible (for better or worse), the GPL stands for true transparency in software development. It’s not just transparency that makes the GPL so powerful. Chris Lema put it best in his article on GPL WordPress themes and plugins:
What are the principles of the WordPress license?
The spirit of openness and sharing has thrived within the WordPress community because of fundamental principles that form the core of its license. One way to think of the GPL is as a “Bill of Rights” for software. The GPL establishes the following four freedoms: Freedom to run the program for any purpose.