Company guide
Automattic CCAT: what is known and how to prepare
Automattic invites advancing applicants to a criteria assessment, with steps varying by role. CCAT-specific reports and the 30–38 score band come from TestCCAT rather than an employer cutoff.
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Automattic and the CCAT at a glance
Estimated target score
35/50
An estimate, not a published cutoff.
- Our estimated range
- 30 to 38
- Target percentile (estimate)
- the 90th to 94th
- Criteria floors for these roles
- No close job family
- Evidence it uses the CCAT
- Thin evidence
Automattic describes a criteria assessment in its official hiring process, without naming the CCAT. TestCCAT attributes CCAT use in strategy and operations to candidate reports.
Our planning target of 35 uses TestCCAT’s unofficial 30–38 band as a starting point. It is not a published employer cutoff; role requirements and selection decisions may differ.
Check your score against Automattic
The numbers below use our estimate for Automattic: a range of 30 to 38 out of 50 with a target of 35. Nothing is saved. If you ask Clever below, it sees your numbers.
Written communication matters beyond the test
Automattic says most roles start with a Slack interview, while others use video. Give clear, specific answers in your application and prepare to explain decisions in writing.
Expect practical work as well as reasoning
Automattic describes practical tests or longer trials for some roles. Reserve preparation time for demonstrating your work; a timed aptitude score is only one part of an application.
Question types to drill first
Tips for the Automattic CCAT
- Confirm the assessment name, deadline and permitted materials before starting.
- Review one recurring error type at a time, then check progress under the time limit for your actual test.
- Ask the recruiter about retakes and accommodations before your attempt.
How we estimate
We found no employer-published CCAT cutoff for Automattic. The numbers on this page are preparation estimates. The basis above identifies whether a practice target comes from Criteria's job-family guidance or a secondary report. Criteria's norm groups put a raw score of 24 near the middle. A practice goal cannot predict a hiring decision; use an employer's own published baseline and the instructions for your role whenever available.
Percentiles come from a normal model on Criteria's published median and standard deviations, shown as a range across both groups. See the CCAT percentile chart for the method and what a good CCAT score is for the published job-family floors.
Clever Cat Prep is not affiliated with Automattic or Criteria Corp. Automattic is a trademark of its owner.
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Questions, answered
Does Automattic use the CCAT?
Automattic invites advancing applicants to a criteria assessment, with steps varying by role. CCAT-specific reports and the 30–38 score band come from TestCCAT rather than an employer cutoff.
What CCAT score do I need for Automattic?
TestCCAT lists an unofficial 30–38 band. Our practice target is 35, but neither figure is a verified employer cutoff.
Can I retake a Automattic assessment?
A current employer retake policy was not established by this research. Ask whether previous results carry forward and when another attempt is allowed.
Will an Automattic interview be text-based?
Automattic says most roles start with a Slack interview, while some use video. The hiring steps depend on the role.
Sources
- TestCCAT: Automattic guide (third-party reports). Read October 13, 2026.
- Automattic: official recruitment or company information. Read October 13, 2026.