WordCamp Nepal 2026 is not only about attending talks and networking. It is also about contributing back to the global WordPress open-source project. Contributor Day brings together WordPress users, developers, designers, writers, translators, educators, and first-time contributors to collaborate and strengthen WordPress.
If you use WordPress, Contributor Day is your opportunity to give back.
What Is Contributor Day?
Contributor Day is a dedicated part of WordCamp where participants work in organized teams to contribute directly to WordPress. These contributions support the software, documentation, training resources, translations, and tools used by millions of websites worldwide.
No prior contribution experience is required. Team leads and mentors guide contributors throughout the day.
Who Can Participate?
Contributor Day is open to:
- Beginners and first-time contributors
- Developers and technical contributors
- Designers, writers, educators, and photographers
- Translators and community members
Willingness to learn and collaborate is the only requirement.
Contribution Teams You Can Join
At WordCamp Nepal 2026, contributors can participate in the following teams:
- Basic WordPress Training: Improves beginner-focused learning materials that explain WordPress basics such as dashboards, pages, posts, and site management.
- Core: Contributes directly to WordPress core through testing, bug reporting, patch reviews, and development discussions.
- Education: Improves lesson plans, workshops, and educational content published on Learn.WordPress.org.
- Full Site Editing (FSE) Training: Focuses on training resources related to block themes, templates, site editing, and Full Site Editing workflows.
- Patterns: Creates, reviews, and improves block patterns for the WordPress Pattern Directory.
- Photo: Contributes real photographs to the WordPress Photo Directory following official quality and guidelines (all official guidelines are here). We encourage contributors to bring their own camera or high-resolution smartphone to capture original photos throughout the event.
- Plugin Development: Works on plugin development, testing, documentation, and best practices aligned with WordPress standards.
- Polyglots: Translates WordPress core, themes, plugins, and documentation into different languages.
- Theme Development: Builds and improves WordPress themes with emphasis on block themes, accessibility, and coding standards.
- Theme Review: Reviews submitted themes for the WordPress Theme Directory to ensure quality, security, and guideline compliance.
- WP-CLI: Contributes to WP-CLI by improving commands, documentation, testing, and developer tooling.
How to Prepare for Contributor Day
Preparing in advance helps you participate effectively and make meaningful contributions.
Create a WordPress.org Account
All WordPress contributions are tracked through a WordPress.org profile.
- Register at: https://login.wordpress.org/register
- Choose a professional username (this will be publicly visible).
- Verify your email address and complete activation.
- Log in at least once before the event to confirm access.
Your WordPress.org account records your contributions and displays contributor badges.
Bring Your Laptop (and Charger)
Contributor Day is hands-on.
Minimum requirements:
- A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
- Stable internet access
- Ability to log in to WordPress.org
Optional (team-dependent):
- Code editor (VS Code or similar)
- Git and a GitHub account
- Local WordPress setup
Advanced tools are not mandatory. Mentors will guide browser-based workflows if needed.
No Advanced Skills Required
Contributor Day is beginner-friendly.
- You are not expected to know WordPress internals.
- Tasks are available for all experience levels.
- Team leads will explain:
- What the team does
- How contributions are made
- Which tasks are suitable for beginners
Asking questions is encouraged.
Be Ready to Collaborate
Contributor Day is team-oriented.
- You will work in small groups with mentors.
- Contributions are reviewed collectively for quality and accuracy.
Venue and Event Details
- Event: WordCamp Nepal 2026
- Dates: 23 January 2026
- Venue: Manigram Bishram Batika, Butwal
Contributor Day activities will take place alongside the main event schedule.
What Happens After You Contribute?
- Contributions are reviewed by respective WordPress team moderators.
- Approved contributions are credited to your WordPress.org profile.
- Contributor badges may be awarded depending on the contribution type.
- Your work becomes part of the global WordPress open-source ecosystem.
Revisions or rejections are normal and part of the learning process.
Why Contributor Day Matters
By participating in Contributor Day, you:
- Support open-source software used worldwide
- Gain real contribution experience
- Learn directly from experienced contributors
- Strengthen Nepal’s presence in the global WordPress community
Even small contributions have lasting impact.
First-Time Contributor?
If this is your first Contributor Day:
- Visit any team table for guidance
- Start with beginner-friendly tasks
- Ask questions freely
- Learn how to continue contributing beyond WordCamp
Contributor Day is designed to be welcoming and educational.
Be Part of WordCamp Nepal 2026
Contributor Day turns attendees into contributors. Your time, skills, and effort help shape the future of WordPress.
Join Contributor Day at WordCamp Nepal 2026 and contribute to something that extends far beyond the event itself.