ASWP – Democratizing Core Contributions: A Guide to WordPress.org Badges

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What are WordPress.org profile badges?

WordPress.org profile badges are symbols of contributors’ dedication to the open web and professional achievement. They showcase your contributions to the open source project that powers over 40% of the web.

These badges act as a visual representation of your contributions to the WordPress community, highlighting your involvement and expertise.

Why badges matter

WordPress.org profile badges offer tangible benefits, including:

* **Recognition for your efforts:** They publicly acknowledge your hard work and commitment to the WordPress community.
* **Credibility:** They serve as a symbol of your expertise and dedication to the platform, setting you apart from others in the field.
* **Networking opportunities:** They connect you with others who share similar interests, fostering collaboration and engagement within the community.

How to earn WordPress.org profile badges

Earning badges is about getting involved in the WordPress community. You need to create your profile (if you haven’t already) and start contributing.

Here are a few examples of badges and how to earn them:

* **Core Contributor:** This badge is awarded to those who contribute directly to WordPress Core. This can include submitting code patches, testing new features, or reporting bugs during development cycles.
* **Meetup Organizer:** You can earn this badge by registering your meetup group through WordPress.org and organizing regular events.
* **Accessibility:** This badge is awarded to those who ensure WordPress remains inclusive and usable for everyone. This involves testing themes and plugins for accessibility compliance, contributing code that improves accessibility features, and helping write documentation and best practices.
* **Polyglots (Translation):** This badge is for contributors who translate WordPress into other languages. You can join the Polyglots team and start translating WordPress Core, themes, and plugins into your native language.
* **Support:** This badge is for those who actively help others solve their WordPress problems in the WordPress support forums. You can earn this badge by answering questions, providing advice, and sharing your knowledge in the forums.

There are a total of 30 badges available.

Show your commitment to the WordPress community

WordPress.org profile badges are a reflection of your commitment to the WordPress community and open source project. They show how you’ve helped make WordPress what it is today.

Make a difference, and show off your badges with pride!

This is a summary of the original article, ‘Democratizing Core Contributions: A Guide to WordPress.org Badges’ published on WordPress.com News at ‘https://wordpress.com/blog/2024/09/19/wordpress-profile-badges/’.

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