Content type: Handbook

  • Updating content on WordPress.org

    The pages on the WordPress.org main site use patterns to render the page content, so that any changes are tracked in version control. Each pattern is built from page content, so that the editor can be used. To update a page using the new redesign, you need someone with at least “editor” or “designer” access…

  • WordPress.org Navigation

    The goal of this page is to provide documentation of the current approach to organizing the WordPress.org navigation. This approach is based on the Make Meta conversation in late 2022 and pages available at the time of publication. Establishing and documenting guidelines for the navigation encourages a consistent approach to changes and additions, and empowers…

  • WordPress.org

    WordPress.org is home to the WordPress project and its community. It is the central hub for news, documentation, and resources like plugins, themes, etc. Thanks for contributing! If you’d like to get involved on a regular basis, these would be a good start: Subscribe to our P2 to stay up to date and participate in discussions. Join…

  • External linking policy

    Summary of the External Linking Policy: All links, except those on the whitelist, are prohibited. No new links shall be added at this time for all documentation. The plug-in handbook is being used as the policy testbed; the rules will eventually apply to all documentation. For sites that are on the the pre-allowed list that…

  • Translation Events Kit

    Thank you for taking the time to organize a translation event in your community. Events like these help to create a welcoming environment for new contributors and create connections that build the WordPress community. On this page, you will find an overview of how to use this event kit, key steps for organizing a translation…

  • Contributing docs

    The Documentation team handbook Project URL: https://make.wordpress.org/docs/handbook/Project issues label: contributor documentationProject issues URL: contributor documentation Responsibilities Work on Docs team handbook issues in the Issue Tracker repo, whether it’s creating a new page or just fixing a part of an existing one. Report on progress at the Documentation team meetings – Project updates agenda item.…

  • Developer roles

    Developer documentation roles: Advanced administration handbook Block editor developer handbook Code reference handbook More information curator User contributed notes curator Common APIs handbook Plugins handbook Themes handbook Advanced administration handbook Project code name: DevHub, Advanced administrationProject URL: (doesn’t exist yet) https://developer.wordpress.org/advanced-administration/Project issues label: advanced administrationProject issues URL: advanced administration and Advanced-administration-handbook/issuesProject repo: https://github.com/WordPress/Advanced-administration-handbook The Advanced administration handbook…

  • Quick Contributions You Can Make Now

    Thank you for taking a moment to contribute to the Training Team! This page is perfect for you if: You are already familiar with the Training Team You already own a WordPress.org, Slack, and GitHub account You have 30-60 minutes you’d like to use to make a quick contribution to the team Note: If you…

  • Editor (Reviewer) Onboarding

    Welcome to the Training Team’s onboarding guide for new contributors interested in editorial tasks in the team! Your first contribution! Let us walk you through making your first contribution to the Training Team as an editor! Click below for details. Here are the steps to find and review published content: Go to https://learn.wordpress.org Find a Tutorial…

  • Content Translator Onboarding

    We’re in the process of updating this page. For now, you can check out the most up-to-date details in this workshop -> https://wordpress.tv/2025/05/23/how-to-contribute-to-wordpress-training-through-translation/ Welcome to the Training Team’s onboarding guide for new contributors interested in content translation related tasks in the team! Your first contribution! Let us walk you through making your first contribution to…