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Linux Foundation Launches FAIR Package Manager for WordPress Plugins and Themes

It aims to secure update channels with vendor-neutral governance following trademark disputes between Automattic and WP Engine.

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Overview

  • The Linux Foundation unveiled the FAIR Package Manager on June 9 as a federated repository for WordPress plugins and themes.
  • The new system replaces reliance on a single WordPress.org source by supporting custom mirrors, alternative APIs, and a drop-in plugin or full distribution setup.
  • A neutral Technical Steering Committee led by Carrie Dils, Mika Epstein, and Ryan McCue will govern the project to ensure community-driven oversight.
  • Built-in cryptographic integrity checks, supply-chain security measures, and GDPR-compliant privacy controls aim to strengthen plugin and theme distribution.
  • The launch responds to a prolonged conflict in which Automattic and WP Engine exchanged cease-and-desist letters over trademark use and licensing accusations.