How not to use 'WordPress' name in your project!
WordPress Logo & Trademark (Explained)
I made a mistake.
When I started this newsletter, I named it ‘WordPress More”, which is not allowed by WordPress Foundation.
You may be thinking, what is wrong with using the WordPress name. Who is WordPress Foundation?
They are the ones who hold the copyright of the WordPress name & logo!
Okay, wait! I thought WordPress was free!
That is my initial thought too. But, here is the problem, Open-source & Copyright are two things; they are not the same.
WordPress itself is open source.
But the name, logo, and trademarks are copyrighted.
Read this detailed blog about the WordPress logo and trademarks, how you should use it, and what rules you should follow.
“4 “Must Know” Rules About WordPress Logo & Trademark (Explained)”
This blog breakdown everything about GPL- the WordPress license, and the 3 rules you must follow.
Must read if you are a WordPress developer, theme, or plugin creator!
“Can We use WordPress Word in our Domain Names?”
Here is another blog you should read about using WordPress in your domain names.
WordPress clearly says,
For various reasons related to our WordPress trademark, we ask if you’re going to start a site about WordPress or related to it that you not use “WordPress” in the domain name. Try using “wp” instead, or another variation. We’re not lawyers, but very good ones tell us we have to do this to preserve our trademark. Also many users have told us they find it confusing.
Keep your work safe. Use WordPress's name under their rules.
That’s easy!
—-Nishat Shahriyar