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It turns out that WordPress doesn't need to add in-app purchases to its iOS app.
"We believe the problem with the WordPress app has been fixed," Apple said in a statement on Saturday. "Since the developer has removed the display of their service payment options from the app, it is now a free stand-alone app that does not have to offer in-app purchases. We have informed the developer and apologized for any confusion we may have caused . "
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Apple said that the WordPress app originally had a payment plans section but didn't offer in-app payments, which was against the App Store rules that all developers must follow. Apple receives a 30% commission on in-app payments.
Apple's remarks come after founding WordPress developer Matt Mullenweg tweeted about it on Friday Apple wanted to cut off updates and bug fixes for the open source software app unless it's committed to supporting in-app purchases for WordPress' payment plans.
Mullenweg said WordPress, the open source website builder used by around 38% of the internet, agreed to a license when she signed up for the App Store and stayed there. "Open source is based on licenses and copyright," he tweeted. "I firmly believe in the sanctity of licenses."
Heads up why @WordPressiOS Updates were missing ... we were banned from the App Store. In order to be able to send updates and bug fixes again, we had to commit to support in-app purchases for .com plans. I know why this is problematic, open to suggestions. Allow other IAP? New name?
- Matt Mullenweg (@photomatt) August 21, 2020
WordPress had agreed to add in-app purchase support within the next 30 days, Mullenweg told CNET in a statement emailed Friday, allowing Apple to update again.
The Verge reported the WordPress news earlier.
Mullenweg too tweeted a warning to apps that have functions similar to WordPress iOS that do not offer in-app purchases.
"I expect you will get similar feedback soon, so I would encourage you to start creating [in-app purchase] Plans, "said Mullenweg late Friday.
