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What’s a WordPress “Developer?”
Ten years ago this topic was reliable clickbait for “WP-Drama” and serious chest thumping. It was often expressed as “who counts” or “who deserves to be called a developer?” (Emphasis on exclusivity by men who resemble each other.) “Will the real developers please stand up?”
A lot has changed in a decade.
WP 6.0 ”Arturo” Contribution Stats
519 people from at least 53 countries and 134 identified companies contributed to WordPress 6.0.
Worth noting that 129 people contributed to WordPress Core for the very first time! That’s around 25% of the total number of contributors.
WordPress.com Announces New Starter Plan For $5/Month
WordPress.com announced a new “Starter” plan for customers that bridges the pricing gap between the free plan and its $15/month Pro plan. The Starter plan is $5/month and includes a custom domain name, along with 6GB storage, and the ability to use payment collection blocks (Donations Form, Premium Content, and Payment Button).
