Today Matt Mullenweg restated the claim that Gutenberg will be bigger than WordPress itself. At first, this statement might seem surprising, but after thinking about it, I can see the logic behind this vision.
The Cross-Platform Powerhouse
Matt’s primary argument revolves around Gutenberg’s potential as a cross-platform solution. He envisions it as an “open block standard” that can be used anywhere, not just within WordPress. This means that once you’ve learned how to use Gutenberg, you can apply that knowledge across various systems and applications.
Beyond WordPress: Gutenberg’s Growing Reach
What’s truly exciting is seeing Gutenberg’s adoption beyond the WordPress ecosystem.
It’s already being integrated into:
- bbPress support forums
- Engine Awesome (a Laravel-based SaaS application)
- Pew Research Center’s Political Typology Quiz
- Automattic’s Day One app
- WordPress playground
- Tumblr
- Drupal
Expanded Capabilities and Ease of Use
As someone who’s worked extensively with WordPress, I can attest to the expanded capabilities Gutenberg offers compared to the classic editor.
Tasks that once required coding or complex themes can now be accomplished with ease using Gutenberg blocks.
The Future is JavaScript
Mullenweg sees JavaScript, the technology powering Gutenberg, as “the future of the web”. This aligns with broader trends in web development and enables cross-platform collaboration and development in ways that weren’t possible before.
A New Standard in Web Publishing?
Perhaps the most ambitious aspect of Matt’s vision is the potential for Gutenberg blocks to become a standard larger than just WordPress. If this comes to fruition, it could revolutionize web publishing across various platforms and applications.
While it’s a bold claim to say Gutenberg will be bigger than WordPress, I can see the reasoning behind Matt’s statement.
As Gutenberg continues to evolve and expand its reach, it has the potential to become a fundamental component of web development and publishing, transcending its WordPress origins.
I’m excited to see how this vision unfolds and the opportunities it will create for developers, content creators, and businesses alike.
What are your thoughts on Gutenberg’s potential? Do you think it has what it takes to become bigger than WordPress itself? Let me know in the comments below!
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