Themeum Acquires Kirki Customizer Framework Plugin
Themeum, a WordPress theme and plugin company founded in 2013, has acquired the Kirki Customizer Framework plugin from its former developer, David Vongries. In April 2023, Vongries announced he was sunsetting the product and discontinuing development. He put the plugin up for sale for $30K and sold it for just under the asking price. “I met the Themeum team at WordCamp Europe in 2019 and have fond memories of our encounter,” Vongries said. “They reached out to me immediately after the blog post was published on the Tavern, where I expressed my search for a new home for Kirki. “Themeum is a major player in the WordPress world and I truly believe they’ll be a fantastic fit for Kirki. They have the resources to take the plugin to the next level and give it the attention it deserves.” Rayhan Arif, Assistant Vice President of Business Development at Themeum, is expecting the Kirki plugin to come under the profile of Themeum on WordPress org shortly. Themeum is the company behind Tutor LMS, Qubely – Advanced Gutenberg Blocks, and nearly a dozen other smaller plugins. “Since 2012, we have been deeply involved in creating a similar product on another platform,” Arif said. “Our past experiences…
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