Does pineapple belong on pizza? It’s the age-old debate that splits dinner tables worldwide. But for WordPress users, this polarizing pizza topping unexpectedly popped up somewhere new—the WordPress.org login page.
When users attempted to log in, they were met with a mandatory checkbox requiring them to confirm: “Pineapple is delicious on pizza.” Agreeing was the only way to proceed.
Why the Pizza Checkbox? A Little Backstory
This isn’t the first time WordPress.org has stirred up login drama. Following an earlier dispute with WP Engine, the platform had implemented a controversial login prompt in October, asking users to declare, “I am not affiliated with WP Engine in any way, financially or otherwise.” That checkbox was eventually removed under court instruction.
Now, WordPress has returned with a playful—but bizarre—pizza-themed login checkbox, leaving many to wonder: Is this humor gone too far, or just a joke in poor taste?
The Community Reacts: From Jokes to Serious Concerns
The WordPress community didn’t hold back. While some saw it as harmless fun, others viewed it as unprofessional and concerning for the platform’s reputation.
– Francesca Marano of Patchstack expressed disappointment, tweeting:
“Seeing the level of immaturity and unprofessional behaviour in the WP industry is disheartening. Pizza checkbox? Not fun.”
– Gergely Orosz, author of The Pragmatic Engineer, took to social media with a poll, attracting over 1,500 votes. He commented:
“This checkbox is a good example of how the public feud between billion-dollar companies impacts WordPress developers—even in cryptic forms like this.”
– Nick Weisser, a web specialist, took a comedic jab:
“Pineapple is delicious on #pizza? So now you have to break Italian law to access @WordPress.org.”
But not everyone was laughing.
– Maarten Belmans, founder of Studio Wombat, voiced concerns about enterprise trust, saying:
“Adding another checkbox, even as a light joke, might show enterprise WP just isn’t the serious platform they need it to be.”
– Brett Atkin of Pixel Jocks was more direct:
“Thought it was a joke until I started seeing multiple posts about it. Sad, embarrassing and unprofessional.”
The frustration extended to design details too. Simon Harper of SRH Design criticized the checkbox alignment, which was later fixed:
“Not sure what’s worse, the checkbox text or the attempt at humour.”
Bigger Questions About WordPress’s Leadership
Critics argue that this unusual move comes at a bad time, especially given recent legal battles and ongoing tensions in the WordPress ecosystem. For a platform used by millions of developers and businesses worldwide, antics like this raise questions about leadership priorities.
The Pineapple Debate Continues
Meanwhile, the pineapple pizza checkbox fueled the classic topping debate across Reddit and Twitter. Whether you’re #TeamPineapple or firmly against it, one thing’s clear: the controversy over this unexpected login hurdle is far from delicious for everyone.
So, what do you think? Fun joke or questionable move? Either way, pineapple just became the most talked-about pizza topping in tech.
WordPress.org Login Sparks Debate with Bizarre Pineapple Pizza Checkbox
