Title: Test Author: WordPress.org Published: March 26, 2026 Last modified: June 12, 2026 --- # Test [↑ Back to top](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/pathways/test/?output_format=md#wp--skip-link--target) ## For detail-oriented people who want to find bugs, verify fixes, or review guides. * ### 󠀁[Review Themes for Accessibility-Ready Tag](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/pathways/test/review-themes-for-accessibility-ready-tag/)󠁿 * Review a WordPress theme against the accessibilityAccessibility Accessibility( commonly shortened to a11y) refers to the design of products, devices, services, or environments for people with disabilities. The concept of accessible design ensures both “direct access” (i.e. unassisted) and “indirect access” meaning compatibility with a person’s assistive technology (for example, computer screen readers). (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Accessibility)-ready requirements and report what you find. Your review helps a theme earn the accessibility-ready tag, which tells users it works with keyboards, screen readers, and other assistive technologyAssistive technology **Assistive technology** is an [umbrella term](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbrella_term) that includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for [people with disabilities](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disability) and also includes the process used in selecting, locating, and using them. Assistive technology promotes greater independence by enabling people to perform tasks that they were formerly unable to accomplish, or had great difficulty accomplishing, by providing enhancements to, or changing methods of interacting with, the [technology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technology) needed to accomplish such tasks. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assistive_technology](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assistive_technology). [](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/pathways/test/review-themes-for-accessibility-ready-tag/) * ### 󠀁[Test WordPress Bug Reports](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/pathways/test/test-bug-reports/)󠁿 * Test bug reports to see if you can trigger the same problem. Many reports turn out to be pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory [https://wordpress.org/plugins/](https://wordpress.org/plugins/) or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. conflicts or user mistakes, not WordPress bugs. Your testing helps developers focus on real issues. [](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/pathways/test/test-bug-reports/) * ### 󠀁[Test Beta Releases](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/pathways/test/help-test-beta-releases/)󠁿 * Test a pre-release version of WordPress (betaBeta A pre-release of software that is given out to a large group of users to trial under real conditions. Beta versions have gone through alpha testing in-house and are generally fairly close in look, feel and function to the final product; however, design changes often occur as part of the process. or RCRelease Candidate A beta version of software with the potential to be a final product, which is ready to release unless significant bugs emerge.) to find bugs and usability issues before the final release. Your test reports help make each WordPress release stable and reliable. [](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/pathways/test/help-test-beta-releases/) * ### 󠀁[Review Content on Learn WordPress](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/pathways/test/review-content-on-learn-wordpress/)󠁿 * Review published lessons and courses on Learn WordPress. Your feedback helps keep educational content accurate, up to date, and useful for learners. [](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/pathways/test/review-content-on-learn-wordpress/) * ### 󠀁[Test WordPress Patches](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/pathways/test/help-test-patches/)󠁿 * Test patches on WordPress coreCore Core is the set of software required to run WordPress. The Core Development Team builds WordPress. tickets to validate fixes before release. Test independently at your own pace, or join weekly team sessions for guided support. [](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/pathways/test/help-test-patches/) * ### 󠀁[Review a Pathway Guide](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/pathways/test/review-a-pathway-guide/)󠁿 * Help keep pathways accurate and newcomer-friendly by actually completing the contribution a guide describes. Follow every step as a first-timer would, note where you get stuck or confused, flag broken links, and file an issue with what you find. [](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/pathways/test/review-a-pathway-guide/) * ### 󠀁[Audit GatherPress Documentation](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/pathways/test/audit-gatherpress-documentation/)󠁿 * GatherPress is a community-powered event management plugin for WordPress. You’ll audit sections of its documentation against the actual plugin, identify gaps or inaccuracies, and file issues on GitHubGitHub GitHub is a website that offers online implementation of git repositories that can easily be shared, copied and modified by other developers. Public repositories are free to host, private repositories require a paid subscription. GitHub introduced the concept of the ‘pull request’ where code changes done in branches by contributors can be reviewed and discussed before being merged by the repository owner. [https://github.com/](https://github.com/). Every gap you find helps make the plugin easier for new users and developers to adopt. [](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/pathways/test/audit-gatherpress-documentation/) * ### 󠀁[Test for Accessibility](https://make.wordpress.org/handbook/pathways/test/test-for-accessibility/)󠁿 * You’ll find accessibility tickets, test them using your keyboard, browser tools, and optionally a screen reader, then report your findings. Every test result helps the Accessibility team identify and fix barriers that prevent people with disabilities from using WordPress. 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