1. Financial growth: Substantial income from Mautic Trials and membership renewals contributed to a healthier financial status, despite being slightly adrift from the budget goals.

2. Community engagement: Renewed support from the Drupal Association and the integration of new corporate memberships showcase the community’s expanding influence and commitment.

3. Product development: Continued enhancements with the release of Mautic 5.2.5 and updates to the community portal, improving user experience and system functionality.

4. New working groups: Onboarding of new maintainers for Docker and WordPress plugins, addressing long-standing maintenance gaps and planning for future upgrades.

5. Global contributions and participation: Notable contributions from organizations and individuals, with an increase in active contributors and community members, driving forward Mautic’s mission and outreach.

Finances

Overall the finances have been much healthier this month, with membership renewals and a large income from the Mautic Trials helping to boost our income. While we’re managing to keep our expenditure lower than budgeted, we’re still around $24k adrift from where we need to be financially.

Income

This month saw us receiving a substantial commission from a large conversion on the Mautic Trials, which results in a 40% revenue share coming back to Mautic. Thank you again to our provider, Dropsolid, for supporting the Mautic Trials infrastructure.

We had a renewal this year from our friends at the Drupal Association – thank you for your ongoing support! – and also a new Community Tier membership was sold – the first corporate membership processed through our new Stripe website integration! – so it won’t land into our account until next month.

We also noticed a duplicate payout from Open Source Collective from our Stripe account due to some internal glitches at their end with operating this new system, which is represented below as income but has been refunded already.

* We sold a Community Tier membership this month too (), but it won’t be transferred into our account until May as it was processed via Stripe, so it’s not represented here and will be reported next month.

** This includes an accidentally duplicated payout from Open Collective’s Stripe account of $66.18 which has been refunded in May.

Expenditure

This month saw us renewing our virtual office, which enables us to have a physical location from which to send and receive postal mail. Other expenditure is in line with expectations.

Contributions

A big thank you to all the organisations who have contributed to Mautic in April!

These organisations are making Mautic and helping to grow our awesome community.!

You can always take a look at the data for the last 90 days via this link: Mautic | 90 Day Report and you can now view this month’s report here: Mautic | Monthly Report for April 2025!

= Increase from last month
= Decrease from last month

Organizations

Most active companies

Acquia 164 ( 34.14%)

UpScale 110 ( 32.53%)

Dropsolid 105 ( 20.69%)

Leuchtfeuer Digital Marketing 90 ( 12.50%)

Ionutojica 66

Webmecanik 60 ( 25.93%)

Meditationstudies 56

Surge Media 32 ( 113.33%)

Comarch 29

Crafting.email 29 ( 30.95%)

Top contributing companies

Acquia 72 ( 25%)

Dropsolid 29 ( 35.56%)

UpScale 26 ( 3.70%)

Leuchtfeuer Digital Marketing 12 ( 20%)

Aivie 11 ( 37.50%)

Webmecanik 11 ( 62.07%)

Comarch 10 ( 100%)

Other Media 5

Meditationstudies 4

Æsir 3

Contributions are as defined here with the addition of Jira issues being closed as completed, GitHub Pull Request reviews and Knowledgebase articles being written or translated, which we track through Savannah’s API.

Want to appear on this list? Get contributing, and drop me a line with your company name, domain and the folk who work for you and we’ll make sure that you are attributed correctly!

Individuals

A big thank you also to all the individuals who are helping us build this awesome community

Most active contributors

Renato Castro 257

John Linhart 131

Martin Vooremäe 110

Ionuţ Ojică 66

Anderson José Eccel 57

Dominic Mayers 56

Lenon Leite 46

Michael Wolman 32

Ricardo Freire 29

Rahul Shinde 28

Top contributors

John Linhart 45

Martin Vooremäe 26

Anderson José Eccel 23

Nilesh Lohar 20

Ruth Cheesley 12

Rahul Shinde 11

Zdeno Kuzmany 9

Ayu Adiati 7

Artem Lopata 7

Renato 6

Patryk Gruszka 6

Welcome to our new contributors this month

Pedro Gomes

ElPollero

PedroLoureiro1

Krishu0765

The ERIN

Gagandeep Singh

Renato

Iuri Jorbenadze

NARITA

henmohr

Matt O’Keefe

Top supporters

Oluwatobi Owolabi 1

Alexander Nitsche 1

Miami City Man 1

Ricardo Freire 1

Supporters are folks who have had conversations with people directly before they make a contribution, so most likely helping with that process.

This month we had 11 new contributors ( 13.33%) and 46 new members joining the community ! ( 46.51%)

Usage of Mautic

We’re continuing to see strong growth in Mautic instances being updated since the beginning of the year, driven in part by the release of 5.2 as the Long Term Stable release.

Trial signups are also continuing to perform well, with a higher number of signups and larger sized use cases being recorded since the new website was launched. This benefits Mautic because we receive a 40% commission on the trials that convert into using our managed hosting service, helping Mautic to continue to grow and thrive.

Packagist installations with Composer are now seeing an uptick in installations of Mautic 6.0 along with continued installations of Mautic 5.2. There are still small numbers of Mautic 4 installations happening, probably with legacy systems which aren’t yet updated.

The trend is very definitely on the increase, which is great to see with our drive to implement a Composer-by-default install approach.

Community health

This month we’ve released Mautic 5.2.5 with 12 bug fixes, thanks to everyone who contributed to this release!

We’ve also had an update to our Community Portal which sees a much more accessible theme, and a nicer layout, as well as many bugs being fixed, the ability to set your own user timezone in your profile, and an improved anti-spam system. If you spot any problems please report them via our GitHub repository.

Our call for Docker and WordPress maintainers has been answered and I’m delighted to share that we’re in the process of onboarding new working groups for both. This is really important because both Docker and the WordPress plugin had been largely unmaintained for quite some time, so I’m really excited that they’re now going to be updated much more frequently with new features and improvements planned for both.

Check out the Docker roadmap here, and the WordPress plugin roadmap here. If you’d like to join either, please let us know via the Slack channel #docker or #wordpress-plugin.

Conclusion

April has been a promising month for Mautic, with significant financial improvements and deepening community involvement. Although there’s still a gap to be closed with the finances we’ve had a considerable boost from the Trials revenue and membership renewals which is great to see.

There have been some key improvements in areas like the Community Portal and with two new working groups spinning up for Docker and the WordPress Plugin, we’re seeing a much more proactive approach from contributors stepping up to get involved.

We still have a way to go but we’re making good progress and I’m excited to see how next month pans out!

The Mautic.org website is owned and maintained by the Mautic Community, with collaboration happening in the #wg-website-rebuild and #mautic-community-website channels on Slack. 

Key features of the new website

The new website offers a user-friendly interface with exciting features and updates you can explore. 

Here’s a quick guide to get you started on some key sections and features. 

• Product: Wondering about what Mautic is? Start with the Overview to discover how it’s revolutionizing marketing automation. Explore Features that make Mautic stand out, from email marketing to campaign automation. Check out the Roadmap for a transparent look at Mautic’s exciting future developments. At the Security, you’ll learn how Mautic keeps your data safe with top-notch practices. Ready to get started? Head to Start Using Mautic for a quick and easy setup. For businesses needing tailored solutions, Extended Support provides personalized assistance to meet your needs.

• Solution: Discover how to transform industries with Mautic’s flexible marketing solutions. From driving innovation to boosting efficiency, Mautic supports organizations across multiple verticals and business sizes, helping them achieve their marketing goals efficiently. 

• Resources: In the Resources section, you’ll find everything you need to maximize your Mautic experience, including this blog, and case studies. Explore options in the getting started section like Managed Mautic, hosting solutions, and get all the details on the latest releases to keep your marketing automation running seamlessly. 

• Community: In the Community section, connect with Mautic’s excellent worldwide network of marketers, agencies, business owners, users, and developers who are ready to help you start with Mautic. Come for the software, stay for the community as we collaborate on projects, organize local events, and engage in real-time discussions on Slack.

• Supporters: In the Supporters section, discover how to become a member or partner of Mautic. Looking to contribute further? Explore the Sponsor section for other ways to financially support the Mautic project and help drive its growth and innovation.

Thanks to our awesome contributors

This project has been a team effort, and we’re so proud of what we’ve accomplished together. 

Here are the fantastic contributors who made this website a reality.

• Mike Van Hemelrijck (funded by Dropsolid) led the charge by building most of the site in WordPress and transforming the wireframes into a stunning design.

• Achilles Poloynis worked on the custom development and SEO improvements.

• AJ Eccel and Ricardo Freire contributed through user research and wireframes in the early stages, providing invaluable design inspiration.

• Sven Döring has been focusing on analytics and data and fixing a few bugs along the way!

• Emily Wood, Ayu, and Ima-Abasi Effiong have done a fantastic job reviewing the content.

• Angelo Miloch laid the foundation with an initial SEO audit, helping us identify the key pages we needed to optimize and plan all the redirects when the new site launched.

• Lastly, Ruth Cheesley handled much of the content creation for the new website. 

Thank you to everyone involved for their hard work and collaboration. We couldn’t have done it without you!  

Get started with Mautic

Explore Mautic today for businesses looking to integrate Mautic’s powerful marketing automation features!

To learn more about our mission to revolutionize open source marketing and to see how Mautic can transform your marketing efforts, get started with a 14-day free trial, sign up for our Managed Mautic service, or download Mautic to install it yourself!

Found a bug with the new site?

Please check our open issues and if it’s not yet reported, please raise one!

Conference Day: Knowledge Sharing and Networking

The first day was packed with insightful presentations that left attendees inspired and equipped with new knowledge. Kicking off with some tasty pastries and coffee sponsored by Sales Snap and a keynote from Jenna Tiffany, we learned some of the common pitfalls and mistakes that people make with their marketing strategy and some great tips on how to approach your marketing efforts more strategically.  Edit media

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After a lovely lunch we had the traditional ‘State of Mautic’ keynote from Project Lead, Ruth Cheesley – The Mautic Update – which explored a number of themes including celebrating the top contributors over the past year, announcing some exciting new projects that are coming in the near future, and also raising awareness of the project’s financial health and the importance of supporting Mautic financially to ensure future growth.

The rest of the day unfolded with talks on a range of topics from exploring whether we actually need segments in Mautic to diving into best practices and tips for sending emails in Mautic 5. We also had insightful talks from no-code contributors on their journey to getting involved with Mautic, and a great session on how to build a business around Mautic which makes money while also supporting the open source project.

The day wrapped up with an ‘Ask me anything’ session with five members of the Mautic council.

The enthusiasm was palpable as community members absorbed valuable insights from speakers who shared their expertise in various aspects of Mautic and Marketing Automation.

Inaugural Mautic Awards: Recognizing Excellence

A special highlight at the end of the first day of the conference was the first-ever Mautic Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to the community. Expertly MC’d by Robert Douglass and “Jam” Jeffrey A. McGuire, it was a wonderful celebration of our amazing community.

The awards ceremony recognized excellence across multiple categories:

• Impact Award (Sponsored by Dropsolid)
  • Winner: Leuchtfeuer Digital Marketing: Lehner Versand AG
  • Runner-up: Axelerant’s Multi-Tenant Mautic Solution for Ecommerce SaaS
• Community Choice Award
  • Winner: Leuchtfeuer Digital Marketing: Lehner Versand AG
  • Runner-up: Axelerant’s Multi-Tenant Mautic Solution for Ecommerce SaaS
• Mautician of the Year Award (Sponsored by Acquia)
  • Winner: Ekke Gümbel
  • Runner-up: Anderson José Eccel
• Partner of the Year Award
  • Winner: Dropsolid
  • Runner-up: Leuchtfeuer

The awards ceremony was made special by presentations from distinguished community members, including Dmytro Kudrenko (CEO of Stripo), Robert Douglass, John Linhart, and Favour Chibueze.

We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our panel judges who helped to decide the winners, including Jenna Tiffany, Dmytro Kudrenko, Radek Kaczyński, Robert Douglass, Favour Chibueze, Oluwatobi Owolabi, Simran Sethi, and Andy Towne.

The evening social proved to be a particular highlight, offering attendees a chance to connect on a more personal level. The informal setting created the perfect atmosphere for networking, strengthening existing relationships, and forming new connections within the Mautic community while sampling some delicious local Portuguese food. 

Contributing to Mautic: Building the Future Together

Day two saw the community rolling up their sleeves during the Community Sprint, an opportunity to contribute to the four teams that keep the Mautic open source project running. Teams collaborated on several crucial projects:

Mautic 6 Development: Working on the next major version of the platform

Documentation Migration: Improving and updating the documentation system

Marketing strategy: Working on defining and building a strategic approach to marketing Mautic as a product, alongside sharing news from the open source community

Onboarding Bot: Developing tools to help new users get started with Mautic

After a lovely lunch sponsored by Bouncer in the Portuguese sunshine after a rather rainy start to the week, everyone got back to work for a focused afternoon of contribution.

Following a successful day, many of the attendees reconvened for a special barbeque by chef extraordinaire Lenon Leite, with more opportunities for getting to know each other and making those important connections.

Looking Forward

Mautic Conference Europe 2024 demonstrated the strength and vibrancy of our open source community. The combination of knowledge sharing, collaborative development, and recognition of excellence has set a strong foundation for Mautic’s continued growth and success. It was fantastic to come together for the event to learn and share, with everyone feeling inspired and excited for the future.

The event showcased not just the technical capabilities of Mautic as a platform, but also the passionate community that drives its development forward. As we reflect on these two inspiring days in Lisbon, we’re already looking forward to future opportunities to come together and continue building the future of open source marketing automation.

During the keynote, Project Lead Ruth Cheesley shared the dates for Mautic Conference Global, our next world conference which is held fully online and will be on 9-10 July 2025 – mark the dates in your calendar folks! ​

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We have some important updates to share with you regarding changes in our leadership team. The growth and success of Mautic is built on the dedication and passion of our community members, and it’s always a bittersweet moment when we bid farewell to our team leads and welcome new ones into the fold.

Product Team leadership change

Firstly, we would like to announce that Mattias Michaux from Dropsolid is stepping down as the Product Team Lead. Mattias has played a crucial role in shaping Mautic’s product direction, and his contribution has been invaluable in areas like improving and updating our Docker image and Composer installation, automating our release processes and putting in place the foundations for ensuring that we have a solid release cadence going forward. 

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mattias for his dedication, hard work, and leadership during his tenure.

We are also excited to announce that Joey Keller, who has been serving as Assistant Team Lead, will be stepping up to fill Mattias’s shoes as the new Product Team Lead. 

Joey has been working intensively with Mautic since 2020 and has been involved in the Mautic community for many years. He is currently Assistant Team Lead in the Product Team at Mautic and CTO at Friendly. Joey’s commitment and understanding of Mautic’s product landscape make him an excellent choice for this role. His goal is to create a consistent and logical user experience, eliminate existing inconsistencies and further improve key features such as the email builder.

He is particularly keen to enhance collaboration with companies that program their own developments for Mautic so that these can be made available to the community. As Product Lead, he also plans to establish regular feedback rounds to address the most important concerns of marketers who work with the tool on a daily basis. As before, Joey will also be heavily involved in the Mautic forums. We are confident that he will continue to drive our product’s success and innovation.

Rahul Shinde, who had applied for the role of Assistant Team Lead, will be stepping into Joey’s vacated role. Rahul has over 15 years of expertise

in software development and open-source technologies, and he has been actively involved with Mautic for several years, contributing to both the core product and tailored plugins.  Rahul’s enthusiasm and fresh ideas will undoubtedly bring a new perspective to the Product team, and we look forward to seeing his contributions in this new role. Rahul will be focusing more on the engineering side, ensuring that developers are effectively onboarded and that as a product we’re continually moving forward, driving technical excellence and innovation.

Marketing Team leadership change

In addition, we have changes within our Marketing Team. Oluwatobi Owolabi, who has led the Marketing Team for several years and recently stepped back to Assistant Team Lead when Sven Döring joined as Team Lead, is now stepping down. 

Oluwatobi’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping Mautic’s marketing strategy, and his efforts have significantly contributed to our community’s growth.  

He’s also been a dedicated meetup and MautiCamp organizer and Track Lead for every Mautic Conference Global event we’ve held to date. We express our deepest gratitude to Oluwatobi for his dedication and outstanding service.

Stepping into the role of Assistant Team Lead, we are pleased to announce that Mike Van Hemelrijck will be joining effective immediately having applied for the role through the Community Portal. 

Both Mike and Sven have shown great passion and commitment to Mautic, and we believe their combined expertise will continue to drive our marketing efforts forward.

Community Team leadership changes

In addition to the changes in the Product and Marketing teams, we also have a transition within our Community Team. Nico Grienauer, who has been instrumental in his role as Assistant Team Lead since 2019, will be stepping back. Nico’s insights, drawn from his experience with the Drupal community, have been invaluable in shaping the Mautic community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Nico for his dedication and the significant contributions he has made.

Stepping into the Assistant Team Lead role for the Community Team, we welcome Avinash Dalvi, who will be taking the reins. 

Avinash has been a central figure in organizing the highly successful Mautic Conference India event this year. His deep involvement in open source and tech, coupled with his passion for community building, make him an excellent choice for this role. 

We are excited to see how Avinash’s leadership will continue to foster growth and engagement within the Mautic community.

Looking Ahead

These changes reflect the dynamic and evolving nature of our community. We believe that change brings new opportunities for growth and innovation, and we are excited about what the future holds under the leadership of our new team leads.

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to Mattias, Oluwatobi and Nico for their invaluable contributions and wish them all the best in their future endeavors. At the same time, we extend a warm welcome to Joey, Rahul, Mike and Avinash in their new roles and look forward to their leadership and contributions to the Mautic community.

Thank you all for your continued support and commitment to Mautic. Together, we will continue to grow and strengthen our community.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and developments from Mautic!

P.S. If you’re considering stepping up to a leadership role, we hold elections each year. We currently have the Community Team Lead position open, and Education Team Assistant Lead. Next July we’ll be opening vacancies for the Assistant Lead in the Education, Marketing and Product Team.

What is Community 2.0?

Over the years, Mautic has grown thanks to the passion and contributions of its diverse community. Now, it’s time to go even further—to ignite fresh ideas, streamline how we collaborate, and empower more people to get involved. Community 2.0 is all about pushing boundaries and creating a more impactful, inclusive space for everyone who uses and supports Mautic.

Introducing the Next-Level Initiatives

At the heart of Community 2.0 are the new initiatives that will shape the future of Mautic. Our mission is to:

• Expand Global Awareness: We’re on a mission to make Mautic’s open source marketing automation platform known worldwide. Through enhanced outreach efforts, content creation, and global campaigns, we’re aiming to showcase Mautic’s powerful potential to a broader audience.
• Strengthen Local User Groups: Our community is strongest when we come together. With Community 2.0, we’re supporting local Mautic user groups to host meetups, workshops, and in-person events, empowering users to share knowledge and collaborate in meaningful ways.
• Spark New Projects: Expect fresh, community-driven initiatives that will engage members in exciting ways. Whether it’s hackathons, webinars, or other community projects, we’re paving the way for more innovation and contributions to the platform.
• Clearer Guidelines, Smoother Contributions: We’re making it easier than ever for people to get involved, whether you’re a developer, marketer, or content creator. With clear guidelines, documentation, and support, Community 2.0 will make contributing smoother and more accessible for everyone.

What Community 2.0 Means for You

Mautic Community 2.0 is more than just a refresh—it’s a new way of thinking, collaborating, and creating together. Here’s what you can expect:

• Greater Opportunities to Contribute: Whether you’re a first-time contributor or a seasoned Mautician, you’ll find more pathways and support to make your mark on the Mautic platform.
• More Engaging Events: From local meetups to global hackathons, the Mautic community will be buzzing with activity, offering more opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.
• Focused Innovation: With dedicated campaigns and initiatives, we’ll be tackling the most important challenges and opportunities to ensure Mautic continues to lead in the open source marketing space.

Join the Movement and Ignite the Future of Mautic

This is your chance to be part of the exciting future of Mautic. Community 2.0 is about empowering everyone to get involved, make contributions, and shape the future of this incredible platform. With new ideas, fresh energy, and the support of a global community, we are ready to ignite the next chapter of open source marketing automation.

Our kickoff meeting on Thursday, 17th/Oct at 11:00 a.m. UTC (see in your time zone: https://everytimezone.com/s/bd455280) marks the beginning of something big, and we want you to be a part of it. Let’s come together, elevate our efforts, and make Mautic Community 2.0 a beacon of innovation, collaboration, and success!

Please join us live via this meeting link or if you can’t make it, make sure to join the Mautic Slack chat (see https://www.mautic.org/slack) and hop on the #t-community channel where will continue the topics in an asynchronous meeting format.

Announcing the first edition of the Mautic Awards, a prestigious event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the outstanding achievements within the Mautic community. In this, our first year, we currently have four exciting categories that showcase the diverse talents and impacts of our members:

Award Categories

1. The Impact Award

This award honors Mautic projects that have made the biggest impact. Whether it’s a groundbreaking campaign, an innovative use of Mautic’s features, or a project that has significantly advanced the goals of an organization, the Impact Award celebrates those who have truly made a difference. This category will be judged by a panel of experts.

2. Community Choice Award

The Community Choice Award is all about you, our vibrant community. This award will be decided by popular vote from all submitted proposals. It’s your chance to highlight the projects and initiatives that you believe deserve special recognition.

3. Mautician of the Year Award

This award is for the individual who has gone above and beyond in their contributions to the Mautic community. Whether through exceptional support, innovative ideas, or tireless dedication, the Mautician of the Year Award recognizes those who have made a significant personal impact. A panel will select the winner of this prestigious award from among the year’s active contributors.

4. Partner of the Year Award

Our partners play a crucial role in the success of Mautic, and this award acknowledges the partner who has demonstrated outstanding commitment and contribution over the past year. This award will also be selected by a panel from among the year’s active partners.

How to Participate

To submit a proposal for any of the awards and to vote on the Community Choice award, you need to be a member of Mautic. We encourage everyone to participate and share their success stories. All submitted proposals will be showcased as case studies on mautic.org and in the Pitch Deck which is currently under development, unless the nominator requests otherwise.

Submit your proposal

Awards Ceremony

Mark your calendars! The awards ceremony will take place in person at Mautic Conference Europe in November 2024. This event promises to be an inspiring celebration of the incredible work being done within our community.

Stay tuned for more details on how to submit your proposals and vote for your favorites. We look forward to celebrating the remarkable achievements of our community together!

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to Mautic.

What’s the Mautic Sprint All About?

The Mautic Sprint is more than just a gathering – it’s an opportunity to contribute, learn, and network. Here’s a glimpse of what’s on the agenda:

• Mentored contribution: Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to open source, this is your chance to dive in and contribute to Mautic. Don’t worry if it’s your first time – we’ll have mentors on hand both in-person and remotely, to guide you every step of the way. There are opportunities to contribute in many ways – check out https://mau.tc/contribute for more information.
   
• The People Behind Mautic: Ever wondered who’s steering the ship? Here’s your chance to meet the folks behind Mautic. They’ll be there, sharing their experiences and ready to answer any burning questions you may have.
   
• Trials Project Support: We’re working hard on the new Trials project and would love to have your support in writing and reviewing the onboarding campaigns, as well as updating and translating our Knowledgebase content. We’re also creating a focus group who will be the first testers of the new system.
   
• The Ultimate Networking Experience: Mautic sprints have always been known for cultivating camaraderie. Prepare to make some unforgettable memories while connecting with passionate individuals from around the globe.

Extend Your Stay for FOSDEM!

But that’s not it! After the Mautic Sprint, a group of us will be heading over to Brussels for FOSDEM – the largest event for open source enthusiasts held over the following weekend.

Join the Mautic Stand at FOSDEM: We will have our stand at FOSDEM in H block. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to represent Mautic and interact with over 8,000 attendees from different corners of open source communities.

Attend Sessions from the Project Lead: Look forward to insightful sessions including one led by our very own Project Lead. Trust us, it’s something you don’t want to miss!

So, what are you waiting for? Mark your calendars, pack your bags (or stock up on snacks if you’re joining us remotely!), and get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the world of open source.

See you in Ghent!

We are continuing to track a wide range of metrics which you can find on the Open Startup Metrics sheet.

• While there is a steady trickle of memberships at the independent level and several open discussions with potential corporate members, we are quite far behind our targets for the 2023 year to date.
• Many large sponsors are scheduled to start their contributions in the new year, and outreach efforts to sign up members are increasing.
• There is a growth in local events and meetup groups, including two new groups starting this month and our first MautiCamp event in Africa.
• The Mautic community’s health remains stable with around 30 new contributors being onboarded each month.
• The launch of the Mautic Community Portal marks a significant milestone and will replace costly services like the meetup.com pro account.

Finances

It’s been a pretty steady month with new members signing up and a gradual switching from monthly sponsorships to annual memberships.

I’m making contact with various companies across the community and also reaching out to businesses who use Mautic, and we’ve got a growing pipeline of members who will be signing up over the next months and into the new financial year, which is promising.

We are, however, around $60,000 behind the targeted financial position that we hoped to be in at the end of the year.

While we do have some large sponsors scheduled up to commence in the new year (which would have meant we would have likely met our target this year if they came in sooner), it would be a much better position for Mautic to reach this target by the end of the year to give us more of a financial cushion once the funding from Acquia ceases in the new year.

I will be putting in more effort to sign up members over the coming months, and working with the marketing team to ensure we are communicating about the importance and benefits of Mautic to our audience. If you’d like to help with this, please drop me a line at ruth.cheesley@mautic.org.

I’ll also be preparing some resources for agencies to approach their clients who rely on Mautic regarding becoming a member themselves, as well as how they might be able to support the community in practical terms by enabling their staff to contribute.

If you’re a company who would like to know more about corporate membership please reach out at outreach@mautic.org and I’d be happy to chat further. If you’re an individual reading this and you’re not yet a member, hop over and join today! Remember that if $100 a year is too much, there is also the option to pro-rate based on where you are registered for tax purposes, check out https://mau.tc/big-mac for the specific rates.

Income

• Delayed transaction from Acquia, therefore represented doubled in this month
• No income as yet from GitHub Sponsors (delayed transfer)

Expenditure

Our expenses continue to be relatively stable this month, we had some expenses reclaimed via the MautiCamp Africa project relating to the running of their event this month, which was in part supported by budget from the Mautic project.

Contributions

Hats off to these organizations for making Mautic epic and fuelling our growth! Ready to dive into the data?

Here are the last 90 days’ stats: Mautic | Last 90 Days.

This month’s details available at Mautic | Monthly Report for October 2023

Want your organization to shine here? Start contributing now!

Organizations

Most active companies

Dropsolid 250 ( 216.46%)

Acquia 176 ( 282.61%)

Webmecanik 101 ( 152.50%)

Friendly 87 ( 5.43%)

Codefive 47

Leuchtfeuer Digital Marketing 46 ( 6.12%)

Moorwald | Sven Döring 33

Comarch 28

Matic Zagmajster s.p. 23 ( 50%)

Bluespace 21

Top contributing companies

Acquia 52 ( 73.33%)

Dropsolid 28

Webmecanik 20 ( 5.26%)

Leuchtfeuer Digital Marketing 15 ( 66.67%)

Comarch 11 ( 57.14%)

Bluespace 8

Friendly 7

JavierQuilez.es 3

Codefive 2

othermedia 1

Contributions are as defined here with the addition of Jira issues being closed as completed, GitHub Pull Request reviews and Knowledgebase articles being written or translated, which we track through Savannah’s API.

Individuals

Thank you, contributors, for your incredible support and work. Let’s give a warm welcome to our new contributors too! ?

Most active contributors

Mattias Michaux 189

John Linhart 157

Joey Keller 87

stefan-franz 62

team 53

Nick Vanpraet 50

Zdeno Kuzmany 48

Bill F 45

Norman Pracht 34

Sven Döring 33

Top contributors

John Linhart 43

Mattias Michaux 23

Zdeno Kuzmany 17

Patrick Jenkner 10

Oluwatobi Owolabi 8

Joey Keller 7

Favour Chibueze 7

Patryk Gruszka 6

Nick Vanpraet 5

Miroslav Fedeleš 5

Welcome to our new contributors this month ?

stefan-franz

Albert Møller Nielsen

Ricardo Freire

Roensby

contact

Javier Quilez Cabello

moorl

Jason Woods

hfroger

Top supporters

Joey Keller 7

stefan-franz 3

Leon-Elias Oltmanns 2

Ricardo Freire 2

Albert Møller Nielsen 1

stemautic88 1

Matic Zagmeister 1

John Linhart 1

diegoom 1

Usage of Mautic

We continue to see consistent download rates through the website and a slight uplift in composer installations this month.

We would like to find an alternative way to track downloads through the website, and we’ll be investigating using Analytics in the coming months. If you’d like to help with that, check out this issue: [TMAR-302] – Jira and get in touch with the Marketing Team in #t-marketing on Slack.

We’re also continuing to see a month-on-month growth in websites that are deployed with Mautic tracking – after the large spike last quarter we are back down to around 2,000 new sites this month, which sets us at over 40,000 active websites with Mautic tracking enabled (as detected by builtwith.com).

I’ve added a few more charts to the spreadsheet which may be of interest – namely one showing all detected installations of Mautic whether or not they are still active, and one which shows when Mautic tracking is being removed from sites.

This is something that we should monitor going forward, to ensure that there are more sites deploying Mautic tracking than removing it.

Community Health

We are seeing a fairly steady growth in terms of new members joining the community and the number of people who are starring the Mautic repository on GitHub is also starting to slowly trend upwards. Around 30 new companies are being identified each quarter within the community which is also a positive trend.

We continue to onboard around 30 new contributors each month, but one area we are not tracking at all is people who are making translations on Transifex. It’s quite tricky to find a way to recognise these individuals so if you would like to help with this please check this issue: [TCOMM-191] – Jira.

Events

This month we also had a wonderful MautiCamp in Africa which I was delighted to be able to attend – the first ever MautiCamp event!

It was great to see the excitement enthusiasm and general interest in Mautic as a product and a community. Thank you for the team in Lagos for all their work in growing the community there!

We also have two new meetup groups which are launching this month coming, in Barcelona, Spain and Douala, Cameroon, and the València group is also getting off the ground again.

Meetup groups are really the beating heart of an open source project so we really want to grow them. If you would like to start a meetup group in your area why not submit a proposal here? It’s a great way to meet other people who are interested in Mautic, to share and learn, and to spread the love of Mautic!

Community portal launch

The major news this month was of course the launch of the Mautic Community Portal which has been many months in the making. You can read a bit more about the portal in our blog post here. This will be our central place for teams, working groups, tiger teams and initiatives to keep the community informed with what they’re working on, not to mention our central place for governance, voting and decision making.

I’m really excited to see the initial takeup after our announcement and I’m looking forward to the elections which are open currently, to form our first community elected Council. If you want to stand you will need to be a member of Mautic, and to submit a nomination before the closing date.

With the new community portal coming into action, we are going to be deprecating our expensive meetup.com pro account. Over the next month we will be communicating with all of the members to encourage them to sign up for the relevant meetup group on the new portal before we formerly shut down the account there.

Conclusion

Over the past month, Mautic’s transition from monthly to annual memberships has seen steady progress, although a shortfall of approximately $60,000 has put us behind the year-end financial target. To bridge this gap, increased community outreach and engagement with companies that use Mautic is ongoing, with a pipeline of prospective members believed to come to fruition in the new financial year.

The community has shown a positive trend of growth for some time, with nearly 30 new companies joining each quarter and a consistent intake of contributors each month. To further accelerate Mautic’s growth, we continue to emphasize fostering local community meet-ups which helps both to spread the word about Mautic and also to provide an avenue for people to get local support.

The successful launch of the Mautic Community Portal is a huge milestone, set to serve as the core hub for collaboration, governance, and decision-making across teams and working groups. I’m excited to see it continue to grow and thrive!

Join the community portal today!

A central home for our community

Over the last four years, our teams, working groups, meetup groups, initiatives and governance processes have grown. 

Contribution has always been the driving force behind our community, but it’s often been difficult to know what is going on, and how to get involved. Today, we take another leap forward in our mission by bringing these amazing entities together in one place, allowing everyone in the community to know what’s going on across the project, and more importantly, to get involved.

Our Community Portal is the central spot to stay up to date with what’s happening in our thriving Mautic community. Be it discussions around new features, exciting projects and meetings from different teams, upcoming meetups, or the latest nomination processes for the council, you’ll find it all here.

Over the coming months we will be sunsetting our costly meetup.com pro account, and moving all our meetups over to the community portal.  This will lift the financial limits we have on creating new meetup groups, which cost us $30 per group per month.  The savings will go towards the infrastructure costs for the Community Portal and also toward a marketing budget for the meetups working group to help promote local in-person events.

How to get involved

Getting involved is easier than ever before. Log into the Community Portal with your Mautic forums credentials or create a new account, and dive right into the vibrant discussions, share your perspectives, contribute to proposals, or simply get to know other members of the community. The portal is designed to ensure every voice is heard, and every idea is valued. Freely participate, share your knowledge, and learn from others in this thriving community.

As an open source product, the code is on GitHub, so if you spot any issues or want to help us with running the platform, check out the Community Portal repository.  It’s built on Ruby.  You can also help by translating the content, please drop us a line in #translations on Slack to get started with that!

Members only features

Kindly remember, while participation is open to all, certain areas of the portal like the General Assembly or the option to nominate proposals for the council will require being a member. This policy helps maintain a structured approach to decision-making and maintaining the integrity of our communal beliefs and values. You can become a member for $100 per year, or a prorated amount based on where you are registered for tax purposes – read more here.

Be a part of Mautic’s future!

The Community Portal is an embodiment of our commitment to the strong and encouraging community that Mautic has always been. Each group, each member, and each discussion shapes our collective journey towards better, innovative solutions. By pooling our strengths in this new platform, we aim to spark creativity, encourage participation, and fuel learning – everything that makes Mautic, truly Mautic.

We strongly believe that this central platform will enhance your engagement with Mautic, ensuring your ideas, perspectives, and contributions are effortlessly recognized and implemented.

So, we invite you to dive right into this new Community Portal, and explore the various conversations, projects, and discussions happening around. Let’s keep the conversation going; let’s continue learning from one another, and let’s keep shaping Mautic into software that makes a difference.

Join us, and be part of this exciting new chapter in our shared Mautic journey!

Join the community portal today!