Contributor Day is all about you and the impact you can make on WordPress. No matter your job title, background, or skill set, this day celebrates your role in shaping the future of wordpress that powers 43% of the web.
Whether you are a developer, designer, writer, teacher, organizer, or simply someone who loves WordPress, your contributions are welcome and appreciated. You will spend the day collaborating with friendly people, learning new skills, and seeing how your efforts can directly improve WordPress for millions of users.
Join us on Contributor Day at WordCamp Asia 2026 as we kick off the event together with a full day of contribution, learning, and connection.
Register now to save your seat
Contributor Day registration is separate from the main conference registration, and spots are limited. To join us:
- First, purchase a valid WordCamp Asia 2026 pass (Standard and Pro Pass are available).
- Watch your inbox for an email with the subject line similar to “Contributor Day registration is now open!” containing your personal registration link.
- Complete the Contributor Day registration form as soon as you can to confirm your seat.
If you already have a program ticket but did not receive the email, please follow the instructions on our Contributor Day registration page or contact the organizers using the details provided there.
We recommend registering early!
What is Contributor Day?
Contributor Day is a full day dedicated to bringing WordPress users and enthusiasts together to contribute to the open‑source WordPress project.
On this day, hundreds of people gather in one place to:
- Join official Make WordPress teams such as Core, Design, Documentation, Polyglots, Support, Community, Photos, Training, Themes, Plugins, and more.
- Work on real tasks that can be merged, published, or shipped into future releases and resources.
- Learn directly from experienced contributors, with dedicated orientation sessions for new contributors.
If it is your first time contributing, you will be guided through onboarding sessions and supported by Table Leads—experienced contributors who help you find tasks, answer questions, and make you feel at home.
What does it mean to contribute?
Contributing to WordPress means actively participating in its growth, improvement, and long‑term sustainability. Contributions can be technical or non‑technical, and both are equally valuable.
Technical contributions
If you enjoy working with code, design, or technical tools, you can:
- Test and report bugs in WordPress core, themes, or plugins, helping make releases more stable.
- Design or develop themes and plugins and share them on WordPress.org, improving the ecosystem for everyone.
- Write and submit patches to fix bugs or introduce new features in core, themes, or plugins.
- Improve performance, accessibility, or user experience in WordPress interfaces and workflows.
- Contribute to Gutenberg by coding, reviewing pull requests, or testing new features.
Non‑technical contributions
If you prefer words, visuals, organization, or people‑focused work, you can:
- Write or edit documentation to make WordPress easier to understand for users and developers.
- Translate WordPress, themes, plugins, and learning materials into your own language.
- Answer questions in support forums and help users troubleshoot issues.
- Create or refine lesson plans, tutorials, and training materials for educators and learners.
- Take and curate photos for Openverse, or help manage media assets for the project.
- Organize, support, or improve local meetups and WordCamps, strengthening the community where you live.
- Explore ideas to keep WordPress sustainable and inclusive for the future.
If you care about WordPress, there is a place for your skills, interests, and curiosity.
Why you should attend Contributor Day
WordPress exists in its current form because of thousands of contributors around the world—people just like you, many of whom started by attending a Contributor Day. It now powers over 43% of the web thanks to this shared effort, not just because of any single company or team.
Contributor Day is for everyone:
- Great for both newcomers and experienced contributors.
- A behind‑the‑scenes look at how WordPress is built, maintained, and improved.
- A chance to meet new friends, collaborators, and mentors from all over the world.
- A safe environment to learn by doing—mistakes are expected and welcomed as part of the process.
- A unique opportunity to see your contributions make an immediate impact—sometimes in the very next release or documentation update.
The biggest reason to join? Without contributors like you, WordPress would not be the powerful, flexible platform that so many people depend on.
Read some interesting Contribution stories. You can be one to get featured next. Let’s make it happen.
How you can contribute on the day
If you are joining us in person for WordCamp Asia 2026, thank you for bringing your energy and curiosity. Here is what you can expect during Contributor Day:
- Registration and orientation
Arrive early to check in – just verify your registration and grab a seat. - Joining a team table
After the opening remarks and introductions, you will choose a team table (or be guided to one) that matches your interests—Core, Design, Docs, Polyglots, Community, Photos, Training, Themes, Plugins, and more. - Working with Table Leads
Each table has Table Leads who help you get set up, find tasks appropriate to your experience level, and answer questions throughout the day. - Hands‑on contribution time
Most of the day is dedicated to hands-on work: translating, coding, testing, writing, designing, documenting, brainstorming, mentoring, or planning events. - Breaks, networking, and group moments
There will be breaks to rest, eat, and network, plus moments like a “family photo” where we celebrate everyone who contributed. - Open Source Books: Prepare questions & learn from books. The earlier version’s name was Human books.
You do not need to know everything in advance; your willingness to learn and participate is the most important thing you can bring.
A note for companies and teams
If you are attending WordCamp Asia 2026 as part of a company or agency, Contributor Day is also a powerful way to support the WordPress ecosystem that your business relies on.
Encouraging your team to join Contributor Day can help you:
- Build relationships with top WordPress professionals and contributors.
- Strengthen your brand’s reputation within the WordPress community.
- Give your staff hands‑on learning opportunities and exposure to best practices.
- Align with initiatives like Five for the Future, which promote sustained contribution back to WordPress.
- By supporting contributions, you are investing in the long‑term health of the tools and ecosystem your work depends on.
Ready to join us?
Contributor Day at WordCamp Asia 2026 is a must‑attend experience if you care about WordPress and its future. Whether you have been contributing for years or are just getting started, there is a place for you at the tables—online and in person.
- Make sure you have your WordCamp Asia 2026 ticket.
- You have separately registered for Contributor Day. (check your email for details)
- Bring your laptop, your curiosity, and your enthusiasm.
Join us, connect with like‑minded people, and help shape the next chapter of WordPress together at WordCamp Asia 2026 Contributor Day.
