About The Repository


The Repository is an independent news publication covering the WordPress ecosystem with in-depth reporting, analysis, and perspectives for developers, business owners, and open-source contributors alike. Founded in 2019, The Repository also delivers a weekly newsletter featuring key updates, community insights, and critical stories shaping WordPress.

With a focus on clarity, accuracy, and the broader implications of industry developments, The Repository goes beyond surface-level coverage to deliver thoughtful journalism that informs and empowers its readers.


Our Mission

Our mission is to inform and support the growth of the WordPress project, community and ecosystem by delivering high quality, WordPress-focused journalism.


Our Team

Rae Morey | Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

Rae Morey is a journalist, marketer, and communications specialist with two decades of experience across news, open source, creative tech, and government. As the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of The Repository, she leads independent reporting on the WordPress ecosystem, uncovering the stories that shape the industry. Her interest in WordPress is driven by a curiosity about business and community, a love of storytelling, and fostering conversations that drive positive change. Beyond journalism, Rae has led strategic communications and marketing efforts for organizations inside and outside the WordPress space, helping businesses refine their messaging and build meaningful connections.

Mike Johnston | Proofreader

Mike spent over 40 years managing people, projects, budgets, and businesses. Now he is a WordPress enthusiast and blogger, a past organizer for WordCamp Europe, an avid traveler, and an adventurous foodie. You can find him at thecookandthewriter.com.


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