Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, Tumblr, and WooCommerce, is undergoing a significant workforce reduction, cutting 16% of its staff.
The layoffs, announced in a company blog post on Wednesday, will affect employees across various divisions.
Prior to the layoffs, Automattic’s website listed 1,744 employees, suggesting that approximately 281 people have been impacted. The company has not officially confirmed this number.