WP Engine reviews

3.4

51% would recommend to a friend

(182 total reviews)
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Heather Brunner

81% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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1.0
Jul 7, 2026

Leadership decline, low morale

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Pros

Remote work Work-life balance Good front line managers and employees

Cons

Continuous layoffs that are poorly handled. Morale across what's left of the many departments impacted is at all-time lows. Leadership is out of ideas aside from AI, raising prices and cutting jobs. They make poor investments that harm the business, and devalue the once stellar support, which used to be WP Engine's main selling point. Product is stale, poorly priced and packaged. Leadership no longer cares about its people and isn't interested in communicating transparently.

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WP Engine Response
1w
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're pleased to hear that you value our remote-first work model, work-life balance, and the support of your manager and colleagues. We're sorry to hear that recent organizational changes have negatively impacted your experience. We recognize that organizational changes can have a significant impact on employees and teams, and we understand the importance of clear, thoughtful communication during those times. We remain committed to listening to employee feedback, staying transparent, sharing information as soon as possible, and creating an environment where employees feel supported, informed, and valued. Thank you again for taking the time to share your perspective. We encourage you to speak with your Employee Experience Business Partner or anyone on the EE team to help us learn more about your concerns.
3.0
Jul 2, 2026
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Pros

• Good people • Good work/life balance and flexibility - remote first with local hubs for those living nearby • Interesting work and ownership of solutions • Core values are good ideals

Cons

• Yearly "re-orgs" include layoffs, so while you think your job is secure, it could be unexpectedly eliminated overnight - managers included • Overly focused on profit over employees or customer experience (e.g. benefit programs being cut and diminishing investment into human support, which used to be the lifeblood of the company) - possible consequence of private equity / Silver Lake • No one goes into the office, so even if you're near a hub, there's not a lot of actual face time working next to people and it's difficult to get to know people outside of your team and directly-associated teams • They're not interested in keeping or training up early-career software engineers, which seems very short-sighted and goes against "built for growth" • With the laser focus on the next shiny thing, tech debt and cruft accumulate faster than can be addressed, and the context behind older systems fades over time making them progressively harder to maintain or migrate off

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WP Engine Response
1w
Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful and detailed feedback. We're glad to hear that you value the people, flexibility, work-life balance, interesting work, and opportunity for ownership. We also appreciate your recognition of our core values and the ideals they represent. We're sorry that your experience has left you feeling that employees are less valued and that the sense of shared purpose and community has diminished. Organizational change, shifting priorities, and changes to programs and investments can understandably affect trust, connection, and sense of stability. We view development and growth opportunities as central to all roles and levels, and encourage employees to have an open dialogue with their Manager about career goals on a regular basis. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. We value feedback that helps us understand both what is working and where the employee experience needs greater attention. If you are comfortable doing so, please contact your Employee Experience Business Partner or anyone on the EE team to help us learn more.
4.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

Good comp plan, flexibility regarding in office expectations, good benefits

Cons

Lots and lots of change that didn’t align with putting employees first. Very cliquey.

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WP Engine Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience and perspective. We appreciate hearing both what is working well and where you believe we can do better. We're pleased to hear that you valued our compensation, benefits, flexibility, and approach to workplace expectations. We recognize that periods of significant change can be challenging. As our business continues to evolve, we strive to make decisions that position the company for long-term success while supporting our employees through transitions. We understand that change can impact morale, particularly when its purpose or benefits are not always immediately clear. We will continue working to improve our communication, transparency, and support throughout these periods. We're also sorry to hear that your experience with our culture felt cliquey. We are committed to fostering an environment where employees feel included, connected, and able to contribute fully, regardless of team, location, tenure, or role. Creating a strong sense of belonging requires ongoing attention, and feedback such as yours helps inform those efforts. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Employee feedback plays an important role in helping us learn, grow, and create a better experience for all employees.
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