Registration for Contributor Day is now closed<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Contributor Day<\/strong> Be part of the spirit that powers WordPress \u2014 we can\u2019t wait to welcome you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Note: Registration for Contributor Day is separate from Event Registration. You\u2019ll need a ticket to the event to register for Contributor Day.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Contributor Day is a full-day event where WordPressers come together to contribute to the project in many different ways. Whether you\u2019re a first-timer or an experienced contributor, everyone is welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, even one day of contribution can make a difference, and we\u2019ll support you every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s something for everyone, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s a great way to explore what interests you, build new skills, and be part of a global community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You don\u2019t need to be a developer to contribute. On the day, you\u2019ll find:<\/p>\n\n\n\n All you need is curiosity, time, and a willingness to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contributing to an open-source project like WordPress means getting involved in its growth, improvement, and sustainability. It\u2019s about working together to improve WordPress, and the good news is that you don\u2019t need to be a developer to contribute<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are many ways to participate, whether you have technical skills or not. Every contribution counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you enjoy working with code, design, or testing, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not a developer? No problem \u2014 here are just a few ways you can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you’re writing code, translating content, supporting users, or sharing ideas, you’re helping to shape the future of WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are so many great reasons to join Contributor Day \u2014 but here are just a few to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you use (and love!) WordPress, you already know it powers more than 43% of the web. What keeps it going? People like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WordPress exists and evolves because of its community of contributors. Your time, ideas, and skills help shape the platform millions rely on \u2014 and that\u2019s something worth being part of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contributor Day is a great opportunity to meet fellow WordPress enthusiasts, share ideas, and build lasting connections. Whether you’re looking to make friends or grow your professional network, this is the place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use your existing skills in a meaningful way \u2014 or try out something completely different. With so many teams to join and areas to explore, it\u2019s a perfect setting to learn, grow, and get inspired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you’re contributing code, translating content, writing documentation, or brainstorming big ideas, your efforts make a real difference in the future of WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Above all, Contributor Day is a high-energy, welcoming space full of passionate people. Come and experience the collaborative spirit that makes the WordPress community so special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n New to Contributor Day? Don\u2019t worry \u2014 you\u2019re in good hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Experienced contributors will be there to support you every step of the way. Just look out for the friendly faces wearing green dot stickers<\/strong> \u2014 they\u2019re there to answer questions, guide you through the day, and help you find your place in the contributor community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you\u2019re already experienced, consider giving back by \u201cadopting\u201d a newcomer. Your support can make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether it\u2019s your first or fifth Contributor Day, expect a welcoming environment, meaningful work, and a fun experience that celebrates the power of open-source collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please plan to arrive an hour before the event so you can register and mingle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To know that you\u2019re willing to join us even though you cannot make it to WordCamp is precious to us, thank you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: See you in Slack, in the #contributor-day<\/a> channel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: 5 June 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you register for the event, you can pick your team. Or you can choose it later. You can even pick it on the day; if need be, you can also course-correct on the day itself! <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll have a choice among these teams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n TECHNICAL<\/em> TECHNICAL<\/em> Join this table to write new code, update existing code, or even fix bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is for you if you know PHP, HTML, JavaScript or CSS \u2013 there are tasks for all levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Core Contributor Handbook<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n CREATIVE, BEGGINER-FRIENDLY<\/em> Join this table to work on mockups, design, and user testing. This is for you if you\u2019re into design and UX. <\/p>\n\n\n\n TECHNICAL Join this table to write code, fix bugs, or help with design, UX, and testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is for you if you know Java, Objective-C, or Swift (any level), or design, UX, and testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CREATIVE, BEGGINER-FRIENDLY<\/em> Join this table to help make WordPress and all our resources accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is for you if you\u2019re passionate (or even just interested) in accessibility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n GLOBAL\/TRANSLATION, BEGINNER-FRIENDLY <\/em> Join this table to help translate WordPress into your own language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is for you if you know other languages and have an interest in translation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n COMMUNITY, BEGGINER-FRIENDLY<\/em> Join this table to lend a hand in the forums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WRITING<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> Join this group to help create or improve documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is for you if you have a knack for writing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n TECHNICAL<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> Join this table to sharpen your own theme development skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TECHNICAL<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> This is for you if you are a Plugin developer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n COMMUNITY, BEGGINER-FRIENDLY<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em> There are groups working to support events, to create outreach and training programs, and generally support the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TECHNICAL, ADVANCED Join this table if you want to help make WordPress.org better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Other software: Docker<\/a>, Composer<\/a>, and Node\/NPM<\/a>. Experience with WP Env<\/a> is helpful. Code editor like SublimeText<\/a> or VSCode<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WRITING, COMMUNITY This is for you if you enjoy teaching people how to use and build stuff for WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TECHNICAL<\/em>, BEGINNER-FRIENDLY Join this table to test, document, and report on the WordPress user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CREATIVE, WRITING Join this table to work on video, captioning and subtitling of published videos. <\/p>\n\n\n\n CREATIVE, COMMUNITY Join this table to help create and amplify campaigns to support the growth of the WordPress project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TECHNICAL, ADVANCED<\/em> Join this table to help make the command line interact better with WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TECHNICAL<\/em> Join this table if you\u2019d like to help ensure WordPress works well on the most diverse sets of hosting stacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/05\/53807935923_b70e5f1856_o-edited-1.jpg?resize=2212%2C888&ssl=1\")
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WordPress Coding Standards<\/strong><\/summary>\n
Clean code is a guiding principle for good code. The WordPress Coding Standards help with that for all projects in the WP community, not just core! Here is your chance to help the Coding Standards!<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\nCore<\/strong><\/summary>\n
The core team contributes to the background code for WordPress. <\/p>\n\n\n\nDesign<\/strong><\/summary>\n
The design group focuses on designing the user interface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Mobile<\/strong><\/summary>\n
<\/em>The mobile team builds the iOS \/ Android apps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Accessibility<\/strong><\/summary>\n
<\/em>The a11y group provides accessibility expertise across the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Polyglots<\/strong><\/summary>\n
<\/em>WordPress is used all over the world and in many different languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Support<\/strong><\/summary>\n
<\/em><\/em><\/em>Answering a question in the support forums or IRC is one of the easiest ways to start contributing. Everyone knows the answer to something!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Documentation<\/strong><\/summary>\n
Good documentation lets people help themselves when they get stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Themes<\/strong><\/summary>\n
The Theme Team creates, reviews, and approves every theme submitted to the WordPress Theme repository.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Plugins<\/strong><\/summary>\n
Join this table to keep up with the latest updates, find resources, and learn about any issues around Plugin development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Community<\/strong><\/summary>\n
Join this table if you\u2019re interested in organising a meetup or a WordCamp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Meta<\/strong><\/summary>\n
<\/em>The Meta team makes the WordPress.org site, provides support, and builds tools for use by all the contributor groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Training<\/strong><\/summary>\n
<\/em>The WordPress training team helps people learn to use, extend, and contribute to downloadable lesson plans for instructors via learn.wordpress.org. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Test<\/strong><\/summary>\n
The Test team patrols the flow across the entire WordPress ecosystem on every device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
TV<\/strong><\/summary>\n
<\/em>The TV team reviews and approves every video submitted to WordPress.tv<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Marketing<\/strong><\/summary>\n
<\/em>The Marketing team promotes WordPress to current and future users and contributors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
CLI<\/strong><\/summary>\n
WP-CLI is the official command-line tool for interacting with and managing your WordPress sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Hosting<\/strong><\/summary>\n
The hosting team works to improve WordPress\u2019 end-user experience across hosting environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n