AMA: WP.org Plugin Submission and Contribution

Building and publishing your first WordPress.org plugin is exciting, but the submission process can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re starting from scratch, stuck on code standards, facing rejection feedback, or unsure what comes next, this AMA is for you.

I’ve successfully published multiple plugins to WordPress.org and navigated the review process firsthand. In this live session, I’ll answer your real questions about:

• Understanding and meeting WP.org code standards
• Writing a readme that passes review and helps users
• What to expect during the review process
• How to handle and respond to review feedback
• Common blockers and how to avoid them
• Getting your plugin live and maintaining it
• Using AI tools to speed up development, documentation, and code quality checks
• Setting up a CI/CD workflow so deployments to SVN are smooth and repeatable

No scripted walkthrough. Come with your specific questions, blockers, and concerns about the submission process. Ask me anything.

Who should attend: First-time plugin developers, anyone facing challenges with WP.org submission, or developers wanting clarity on the approval process.