In latest move against WP Engine, WordPress takes control of ACF plugin

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The dispute between WordPress founder Matt Mullenweg and hosting provider WP Engine continues, with Mullenweg announcing that WordPress is "forking” a plugin developed by WP Engine.

They also pointed to WordPress’ plugin guidelines, which give WordPress the right to disable or remove any plugin, remove developer access, or change a plugin “without developer consent, in the name of public safety.

WP Engine has, however, published a workaround for users who want to update the plugin and continue using ACF.(It says the workaround is only necessary for ACF’s free users, as pro users will continue to receive updates through the ACF website.

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