Automattic Acquires Developer-Focused Grammar Checker Harper: Boosting Content Quality Across Platforms?
In a move that could significantly impact the online content creation landscape, Automattic, the owner of WordPress.com, has acquired Harper, a grammar checker specifically designed for developers. This acquisition signals Automattic's continued commitment to enhancing the user experience for creators across its vast platform ecosystem, including WordPress.com, WooCommerce, and Jetpack. Harper stands out from popular grammar checkers like Grammarly by focusing on developer needs. It prioritizes privacy by processing checks locally on the user's device and is built on open-source principles. Additionally, Harper boasts lightning-fast performance, offering suggestions in under 20 milliseconds – a significant speed advantage compared to competitors. The acquisition comes amidst Automattic's ongoing legal battle with WordPress hosting provider WP Engine. While this legal struggle creates some uncertainty, Automattic seems determined to bolster its content creation tools, potenti…
