Title: The Team Author: Ipstenu (Mika Epstein) Published: November 1, 2016 Last modified: May 23, 2026 --- # The Team ## In this article * [Who We Are](https://make.wordpress.org/plugins/handbook/the-team/?output_format=md#who-we-are) * [Communication](https://make.wordpress.org/plugins/handbook/the-team/?output_format=md#communication) * [Joining the Team](https://make.wordpress.org/plugins/handbook/the-team/?output_format=md#joining-the-team) [↑ Back to top](https://make.wordpress.org/plugins/handbook/the-team/?output_format=md#wp--skip-link--target) The 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. Review Team is a group of volunteers who review and approve plugins newly submitted to be hosted on the official [WordPress.org Plugin Directory](https://wordpress.org/plugins/). The team maintains the Plugin Reviewer Handbook and the official tools for reviewing plugins. The team also is responsible for investigating guideline infringements and behavioral issues surrounding plugins and developers throughout the WordPress. orgWordPress.org The community site where WordPress code is created and shared by the users. This is where you can download the source code for WordPress core, plugins and themes as well as the central location for community conversations and organization. [https://wordpress.org/](https://wordpress.org/) community (including support forums, reviews, and WordCamps). Our goal is to encourage and educate developers of all levels as to making the most secure and maintainable plugins available. We can be contacted via [Slack](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) in [#pluginreview](https://wordpress.slack.com/messages/pluginreview/) or email at `plugins@wordpress.org`. ## 󠀁[Who We Are](https://make.wordpress.org/plugins/handbook/the-team/?output_format=md#who-we-are)󠁿 The current team members are: **Team Reps** * [David Pérez @davidperez](https://profiles.wordpress.org/davidperez/) * [Francisco Torres @frantorres](https://profiles.wordpress.org/frantorres/) **Senior Team** * [Chris Christoff @chriscct7](https://profiles.wordpress.org/chriscct7/) – Security Reviewer * [Scott Reilly @coffee2code](https://profiles.wordpress.org/coffee2code/) – Technical Ninja and Systems Plumber * [Sam Wood @otto42](https://profiles.wordpress.org/otto42/) – Senior Administrator and Technical Ninja **Plugin Reviewers** * [Nilambar Sharma @nilambar](https://profiles.wordpress.org/nilambar/) * [Ganga Kafle @kafleg](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kafleg/) * [Evan Herman @eherman24](https://profiles.wordpress.org/eherman24/) * [Luke Carbis @lukecarbis](https://profiles.wordpress.org/lukecarbis/) * [Marcel Tannich @mardroid](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mardroid/) * [Shiva Shanker @shivashankerbhatta](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shivashankerbhatta/) * [Shameem Reza @shameemreza](https://profiles.wordpress.org/shameemreza/) ## 󠀁[Communication](https://make.wordpress.org/plugins/handbook/the-team/?output_format=md#communication)󠁿 Public discussion on plugins happens on [Slack](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) in [#pluginreview](https://wordpress.slack.com/archives/C1LBM36LC). Team members should keep an eye on the channel and respond to community members’ questions as they arise. Announcements and topics for discussion are also posted on [Make/Plugins](https://make.wordpress.org/plugins/). Weekly status reports are posted at [#plugins](https://make.wordpress.org/updates/tag/plugins/). A private P2P2 P2 or O2 is the term people use to refer to the Make WordPress blog. It can be found at [https://make.wordpress.org](https://make.wordpress.org/) is used by the administrators to discuss sensitive information and record historical data as to why plugins or developers have restricted access. A private SlackSlack Slack is a Collaborative Group Chat Platform [https://slack.com/](https://slack.com/). The WordPress community has its own Slack Channel at [https://make.wordpress.org/chat/](https://make.wordpress.org/chat/) channel is also used. Emails are processed via Help ScoutHelp Scout A 3rd party service we use to process emails for plugin reviews.. Due to the sensitive nature of much of the information discussed, it also has limited access. ## 󠀁[Joining the Team](https://make.wordpress.org/plugins/handbook/the-team/?output_format=md#joining-the-team)󠁿 Interested in getting involved with the team? Check out [the application process](https://make.wordpress.org/plugins/handbook/apply/). First published November 1, 2016 Last updated May 23, 2026 Edit article [ Improve it on GitHub: [article_title] ](https://login.wordpress.org/?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fmake.wordpress.org%2Fplugins%2Fhandbook%2Fthe-team%2F&locale=en_US) Changelog [ See list of changes: [article_title] ](https://make.wordpress.org/plugins/handbook/the-team/?output_format=md#) [ Next: Expectations](https://make.wordpress.org/plugins/handbook/expectations/)