Powering 43% of the web is made possible by people who have decided to contribute their time, skills, and passion to maintain and improve the open-source WordPress project. On June 4th, 2026, in Kraków, Poland, you have a chance to be part of that legacy at WordCamp Europe’s Contributor Day.
Whether you’re a seasoned developer, a designer, a polyglot or someone who just loves WordPress and the community around it and wants to give back, this day is your chance to do so. Registration is now open, so hurry up and take part in the contributor day for WordCamp Europe 2026.
There is a separate registration for Contributor Day after you purchase your WCEU ticket. Don’t have one yet? Get your ticket HERE.
What exactly is contributor day?
Think of Contributor Day as a full-day sprint where the WordPress community comes together to move the project forward rather than a workshop where you sit and listen. On June 4th, 2026, you’ll get to work together with like-minded people in a collaborative, high-energy event on contributions that actually help shape the future of the WordPress project.
The best part? You don’t need to be a code expert! For there is a place for almost every specialisation, and first-timers are encouraged to participate and are as welcome as those who’ve contributed a hundred times before. Contributor day is structured to include and support everyone: from complete beginners to seasoned developers.
How can I contribute?
Contributing to an open-source project like WordPress means getting involved in its growth, improvement, and sustainability. It’s about working together to improve WordPress, and the good news is that you don’t need to be a developer to contribute.
Technical Contributions
If you enjoy working with code, design, or testing, you can:
- Test and report bugs in WordPress core, themes, or plugins
- Write and submit patches for bug fixes or new features
- Design or develop themes and plugins to share on WordPress.org
- Contribute to the WordPress mobile apps by improving code, testing, or enhancing user experience
Non-Technical Contributions
Not a developer? No problem — here are just a few ways you can help:
- Write or improve WordPress documentation
- Translate WordPress into your local language — including plugins, themes, and even subtitles for videos
- Help others in the WordPress support forums
- Create or update lesson plans and educational materials
- Promote WordPress through marketing initiatives and community outreach
- Take photos for the Openverse library or help curate them
- Organise local WordPress meetups and WordCamps
- Contribute ideas to help make WordPress more sustainable for the future
Why contribute to WordPress?
There are so many great reasons to join Contributor Day — but here are just a few to get you started:
Give Back to WordPress
The platform exists because of contributors like you. Your skills, your time, and your ideas – they’re all fuel for the future of WordPress.
Connect with others
Whether you’re looking to make friends or grow your professional network, this is the place.
Learn something new
With so many teams to join and areas to explore, it’s a perfect setting to learn, grow, and get inspired.
Make a real impact
Whether you commit one bug fix, translate 100 strings, write a documentation page, or support five people in the forums, your contribution counts.
Have fun!
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.
Contributor Day Schedule
08.30 – Registration
09.15 – Opening and welcome
10.00 – Contributing to WordPress
12.15 – Group photo
12.30 – Lunch
14.00 – Contributing to WordPress
16.30 – Teams summaries and wrap-up
Expectations & Preparation
Whether it’s your first or fifth Contributor Day, expect a welcoming environment, meaningful work, and a fun experience that celebrates the power of open-source collaboration in a buzzing, high-energy atmosphere. If you pick a team and it’s not clicking, you can switch.
If you don’t know where to start, mentors will guide you. If you’re a first-timer, there’s an onboarding table just for you.
Make sure you have a ticket to WordCamp Europe 2026 and that you are registered for Contributor Day (using the same email as your event ticket).
Join the Make WordPress Slack workspace, the #contributor-day channel, and the channel(s) related to the table(s) that interest you.
Update your WordPress.org profile with your details (grab a Gravatar if you don’t have one), and lastly, show up ready to contribute.
Ready to make your mark?
Note: Registration for Contributor Day is separate from your WordCamp Europe ticket. You’ll need both to participate.