The WordPress Test Team is a group of contributors dedicated to improving the quality of WordPress through manual and automated testing, triage, and education. This page provides an overview of how the team is organized, who its active members are, and how new contributors can get involved.
For more about the team’s mission and scope, see the Test Team Handbook Homepage.
Roles
Team Reps
Team Reps are elected annually and serve as the primary coordinators of the Test Team. They facilitate meetings, publish updates, and represent the team across the WordPress project. For full details on the role and election process, see the Team Reps page.
Current Reps (2025-2026):
| Name | Username |
|---|---|
| Nikunj Hatkar | @nikunj8866 |
| Moses Cursor Ssebunya | @mosescursor |
Contributors
Test Team Contributors are active members who regularly participate in one or more of the team’s activities, such as:
- Leading or attending Test Team chats and Patch Testing Scrubs
- Writing test reports (issue reproduction, patch testing, or combined reports)
- Triaging tickets on Trac or GitHub
- Contributing to Test Handbook documentation
Active Members
The following contributors are currently active in the Test Team. This list is updated periodically to reflect ongoing participation.
| Name | Username | Focus Area(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Huzaifa Al Mesbah | @huzaifaalmesbah | Handbook Maintenance, Patch Testing, Triage |
| Ozgur Sar | @ozgursar | Handbook Maintenance, Patch Testing, Triage |
| JuanMa Garrido | @juanmaguitar | Handbook Maintenance, Triage |
| r1k0 | @r1k0 | Handbook Maintenance, Patch Testing, Triage |
| Shazzad Hossain Khan | @sajib1223 | Patch Testing, Triage |
Emeritus Members
Emeritus status recognizes contributors who have made sustained, significant contributions to the Test Team over an extended period. This is a permanent acknowledgment of their dedication to the team and the WordPress project.
| Name | Username | Contributions |
|---|---|---|
| Manuel Camargo | @SirLouen | Test Team Training Program, Pathway Videos |
| Olga Gleckler | @oglekler | Team RepTeam Rep A Team Rep is a person who represents the Make WordPress team to the rest of the project, make sure issues are raised and addressed as needed, and coordinates cross-team efforts. 2024-2025 |
| Krupa Nanda | @krupajnanda | Team Rep 2024-2025 |
| Ankit K Gupta | @ankit-k-gupta | Team Rep 2023-2024 |
| Pooja Derashri | @webtechpooja | Team Rep 2023-2024 |
| Piotrek Boniu | @boniu91 | Team Rep 2022-2023 |
| Brian Alexander | @ironprogrammer | Team Rep 2021-2022, 2022-2023 |
| Tonya Mork | @hellofromtonya | Team Rep 2022-2023 |
How to Join
The Test Team welcomes contributors of all skill levels. There are several paths to getting involved:
1. Start Contributing
The simplest way to join is to start contributing. Pick an area that interests you and dive in:
- Testing: Follow the Get Setup for Testing guide, then try reproducing an issue or testing a patch.
- Triage: Help sort and prioritize tickets that need attention.
- Documentation: Open a PR for an issue in the Test Handbook repo.
2. Attend Team Meetings
Join the conversation on the Make WordPress Slack #core-test channel. The team holds alternating weekly Test Chats and Patch Testing Scrubs where you can meet other contributors and find testing opportunities.
Activity Expectations
Being an active member of the Test Team means contributing regularly and consistently. While there is no strict minimum, the team values sustained participation over occasional bursts of activity.
Members who are no longer able to maintain regular contributions are encouraged to step back gracefully. Long-term contributors who have demonstrated sustained commitment may be granted emeritus status in recognition of their service.
For details on what qualifies as “active” participation (particularly for Team Rep eligibility), see the Team Reps Qualifications section.
