{"id":14001,"date":"2025-07-15T10:17:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-15T10:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/?p=14001"},"modified":"2026-03-19T08:15:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T08:15:14","slug":"whos-who-in-the-wordpress-ecosystem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/whos-who-in-the-wordpress-ecosystem\/","title":{"rendered":"Who&#8217;s Who in the WordPress Ecosystem?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>WordPress is the world\u2019s leading web platform, powering more than 43% of all websites. It has become a major factor in the online world. That\u2019s why our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/en\/hosting\/shared\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">web hosting<\/a> services are built with WordPress in mind, and we offer a range of powerful tools to help you manage your WordPress websites. We have even earned a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/en\/hosting\/wordpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Top Tier WordPress Hosting Performance Award<\/a>, recognizing our commitment to speed and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being so popular, WordPress has grown far beyond a simple application. It has become a vast ecosystem made up of thousands of individuals, companies, and organizations. Each plays a role, contributing in unique ways. In this article, we will look at some of the key figures and organizations in this ecosystem. Understanding who is behind WordPress will give you an insight into how the platform evolves, and who helps steer its direction. Of course, we cannot mention every single person involved in the project, but we will look at some of the most influential people and groups in the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-advgb-summary advgb-toc alignnone\"><li class=\"toc-level-1\"><a href=\"#core-of-the-ecosystem-16a45aaf-c8fb-478f-8cff-4df254fb68b4\">Core of the Ecosystem<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-level-2\"><a href=\"#matt-mullenweg-721df73b-d1a5-4c92-b1b2-1693127ebecb\">Matt Mullenweg<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-level-2\"><a href=\"#automattic-16cecd2c-ef84-4576-8ed1-bc7262eb3e39\">Automattic<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-level-2\"><a href=\"#the-wordpress-foundation-64dc44d4-f1f2-4579-8750-80c70009aa32\">The WordPress Foundation<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-level-1\"><a href=\"#contributors-acbb3282-27a9-4d37-973e-fd211fd9f4fe\">Contributors<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-level-2\"><a href=\"#five-for-the-future-109172ac-9ef4-4c69-bc42-235b12a9537e\">Five for the Future<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-level-2\"><a href=\"#wordpress-experts-29d0ff32-0ef5-4023-8aaa-7d3c4c1f4e80\">WordPress Experts<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-level-2\"><a href=\"#plugin-and-theme-developers-e2f203ef-2631-4d18-98d2-a26ce71db1ff\">Plugin and Theme Developers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-level-2\"><a href=\"#power-users-a3475f35-4c64-4755-ac29-096a598da5c3\">Power Users<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-level-1\"><a href=\"#where-does-icdsoft-stand-c0ff5b20-b69b-4070-8bd3-d3304a766a2b\">Where does ICDSoft Stand?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-level-2\"><a href=\"#icdsoft-reseller-store-a1ac36a1-1c60-4900-9f86-ab1e71619c9c\">ICDSoft Reseller Store<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-level-2\"><a href=\"#multimanager-wp-a6d0b16a-4e80-426d-bff7-2b1ae49583bc\">MultiManager WP<\/a><\/li><li class=\"toc-level-1\"><a href=\"#wrap-up-0b37e4c3-648d-4ae0-83d5-136faff89dfd\">Wrap-Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"core-of-the-ecosystem-16a45aaf-c8fb-478f-8cff-4df254fb68b4\">Core of the Ecosystem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the individuals directly involved with WordPress. Their daily professional role includes development or other non-coding contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"matt-mullenweg-721df73b-d1a5-4c92-b1b2-1693127ebecb\">Matt Mullenweg<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While many individuals contribute to WordPress, we highlight Matt Mullenweg separately as he is the most recognized person associated with the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"785\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho1-785x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white portrait of a bearded man looking contemplative, wearing a jacket with a high collar and scarf.\" class=\"wp-image-14004 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 785px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 785\/1024;width:295px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho1-785x1024.jpg 785w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho1-230x300.jpg 230w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho1.jpg 800w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 785px) 100vw, 785px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Matt Mullenweg in 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mullenweg co-founded WordPress in 2003 at just 19 years old. He started it as a fork of the b2 blogging software that he had been using. In 2004 he joined CNET but left just a year later to focus full-time on WordPress. In December 2005 he founded Automattic (more about it below) as he wanted to monetize the platform. The company developed many products including WordPress.com and the Akismet anti-spam plugin. Mullenweg has served as the CEO of Automattic since 2014. Outside of tech, he is also known for his interest in music and playing the saxophone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mullenweg has been at the center of some controversies. He recently criticized WP Engine - one of the largest WordPress hosting providers - for what he viewed as insufficient contributions to the WordPress project, ultimately revoking the company\u2019s access to all WordPress.org resources. He has also been involved in the takeover of a plugin, the deactivation of accounts belonging to five WordPress contributors, and other controversial decisions. These actions have raised concerns within the community about decision making and lack of transparency at the top of the WordPress project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"automattic-16cecd2c-ef84-4576-8ed1-bc7262eb3e39\">Automattic<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"79\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho2-1024x79.png\" alt=\"Automattic logo in black text with a blue circle surrounding the letter O on a transparent background.\" class=\"wp-image-14005 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/79;width:467px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho2-1024x79.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho2-300x23.png 300w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho2-1536x119.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Automattic is the company behind some of the most well-known products in the WordPress ecosystem, including WordPress.com, WooCommerce, BuddyPress, Akismet, and Tumblr. Established in 2005, it quickly secured $1.1 million in funding. In 2016, Automattic began managing the .blog TLD. In 2019 it acquired Tumblr from Verizon Media. Today, the company is valued at approximately $7.5 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Automattic has more than 1,400 employees all over the world. Despite being a for-profit company, it contributes over 3500 hours per week to developing the WordPress project. If you are interested, you can view the company\u2019s Board of Directors <a href=\"https:\/\/automattic.com\/board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#32373c;background-color:#3373dc\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-notice gb-font-size-18 gb-block-notice\" data-id=\"955ed5\"><div class=\"gb-notice-title\" style=\"color:#fff\"><p><em>WordPress.org vs. WordPress.com<\/em><\/p><\/div><div class=\"gb-notice-text\" style=\"border-color:#3373dc\"><p><em>You will find many articles online explaining the difference between <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress.org<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress.com<\/a>. These are two related but distinct entities that are often confused as one.<\/em><\/p><p><em>WordPress.org is the official website of the WordPress project. It is the place where you can download the WordPress open-source software, browse thousands of free themes and plugins, connect with the community for support, and stay updated on project developments.<\/em><\/p><p><em>In contrast, WordPress.com is a for-profit service built on the WordPress platform and operated by Automattic. It provides managed hosting plans and additional paid services<\/em>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-wordpress-foundation-64dc44d4-f1f2-4579-8750-80c70009aa32\">The WordPress Foundation<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho3.png\" alt=\"Black and white WordPress logo with geometric shapes and stylized W in the center\" class=\"wp-image-14007 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/500;width:170px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho3.png 500w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho3-370x370.png 370w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The WordPress Foundation is the legal entity behind the WordPress project. Its mission is to support and promote the open-source platform. The charitable organization holds the WordPress trademark and supports initiatives such as WordCamps (informal local meetings that bring together WordPress professionals and newbies).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foundation works to ensure that WordPress is developed continuously and remains free and accessible. As stated in its charter, it also aims \u201c\u2026<a href=\"https:\/\/wordpressfoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> to educate the public about WordPress and related open-source software<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, the WordPress Foundation doesn\u2019t have a publicly disclosed staff or board of directors. Matt Mullenweg is the only public figure associated with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contributors-acbb3282-27a9-4d37-973e-fd211fd9f4fe\">Contributors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the things that makes WordPress truly unique is the vast number of contributors who support the ecosystem without being a part of the core developer team or employed by Automattic. They play an important role in the platform\u2019s growth. Below, we highlight some of these contributors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"five-for-the-future-109172ac-9ef4-4c69-bc42-235b12a9537e\">Five for the Future<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people contribute to WordPress directly through the official Five for the Future program. The initiative encourages participants to contribute 5% of their time or resources to developing the WordPress project. This includes helping with code development, theme\/plugin reviews, documentation, marketing, testing, translations, TV spots, hosting, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"138\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho4-1024x138.png\" alt=\"Shape the future of WordPress with Five for the Future initiative, contributing as organization or individual.\" class=\"wp-image-14008 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho4-1024x138.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho4-300x40.png 300w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho4.png 1187w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/138;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To be part of the program means that all contributions should support the WordPress open-source project directly. Dozens of companies\/organizations and hundreds of individuals are involved in Five for the Future. Participation is voluntary, and pledges are self-reported. You can explore a list of participating companies <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/five-for-the-future\/pledges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>, or learn how to join one of the contributor teams <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wordpress-experts-29d0ff32-0ef5-4023-8aaa-7d3c4c1f4e80\">WordPress Experts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some individuals in the WordPress community stand out for their influence - they share news, offer insights, and help shape how users interact with the platform. They are often involved in major initiatives related to WordPress and play a key role in guiding the direction of the ecosystem. If you want to stay informed or deepen your understanding, these are some of the people worth following online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> 1. Joost de Valk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"591\" height=\"339\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho5.png\" alt=\"Profile of Joost de Valk, investor and founder of Yoast, with bio text highlighting his roles and affiliations.\" class=\"wp-image-14010 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho5.png 591w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho5-300x172.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 591px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 591\/339;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Creator of the widely used Yoast SEO plugin that powers more than 10 million websites. In 2019 he briefly joined WordPress as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Syed Balkhi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"598\" height=\"347\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho6.png\" alt=\"Profile of a verified user with bio stating they are an entrepreneur, investor, and CEO, with 108.6K followers.\" class=\"wp-image-14011 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho6.png 598w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho6-300x174.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 598px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 598\/347;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Entrepreneur behind WPBeginner, Optin Monster, All in One SEO, and WPForms. He was recognized as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under 30 by the United Nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Marcus Burnette<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"608\" height=\"335\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho7.png\" alt=\"Profile of a bearded man wearing a teal cap, featuring his Twitter bio and follower details, with a world map background.\" class=\"wp-image-14013 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho7.png 608w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho7-300x165.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 608px) 100vw, 608px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 608px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 608\/335;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Former WooCommerce support engineer, creator of The WP World directory that connects professionals and community members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Topher DeRosia<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"587\" height=\"338\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho8.png\" alt=\"Avatar of a cartoon character and Twitter profile of user topher1kenobe with a blue island-themed header image.\" class=\"wp-image-14014 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho8.png 587w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho8-300x173.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 587px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 587\/338;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Founder of HeroPress, a platform that \u201ctells the stories of people who have leveraged WordPress and its community to change their lives and achieve their goals\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Nathan Wrigley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"587\" height=\"381\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho9.png\" alt=\"Profile of podcast host Nathan Wrigley from wpbuilds with follower and following counts and social media links.\" class=\"wp-image-14015 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho9.png 587w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho9-300x195.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 587px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 587\/381;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Noted WordPress podcaster involved with WPTavern, WPCoffeeTalk, and WP Builds \u2013 popular podcast platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Michelle Frechette<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"592\" height=\"335\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho10.png\" alt=\"Profile of user \u201cMichelle Frechette\u201d on social media platform, displaying avatar and bio with sunflowers and badges.\" class=\"wp-image-14016 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho10.png 592w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho10-300x170.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 592px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 592\/335;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>WordPress advocate who shares the latest trends and insights on accessibility. Matt Mullenweg called her \u201cThe busiest woman in WordPress\u201d at WordCamp US 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Jamie Marsland<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"399\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho11.png\" alt=\"Profile of Jamie Marsland, Head of WordPress YouTube, featuring a blue profile picture and follower stats.\" class=\"wp-image-14017 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho11.png 584w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho11-300x205.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 584px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 584\/399;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Content creator and well-known figure in the WordPress community, recognized for his tutorials, plugin\/theme reviews, and educational videos that help users get the most out of the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Mike Jolley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"589\" height=\"335\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho12.png\" alt=\"Twitter profile of a software engineer with profile picture of man and child, bio mentioning coding and retro gaming interests.\" class=\"wp-image-14018 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho12.png 589w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho12-300x171.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 589px) 100vw, 589px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 589px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 589\/335;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Software engineer at Automattic and a core contributor to WooCommerce. He occasionally speaks at WordCamps and has significantly influenced ecommerce development within WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Birgit Pauli-Haack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"356\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho13.png\" alt=\"Twitter profile of Birgit Pauli-Haack, WordPress advocate with 16.1K followers, based in Munich, Germany.\" class=\"wp-image-14019 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho13.png 584w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho13-300x183.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 584px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 584\/356;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>WordPress developer advocate and publisher of Gutenberg Times, a popular news website about the block editor. She also hosts the Gutenberg Changelog podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. Sabrina Zeidan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"343\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho14.png\" alt=\"Social media profile of a WordPress performance engineer offering site speed and backend troubleshooting services.\" class=\"wp-image-14020 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho14.png 582w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho14-300x177.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 582px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 582\/343;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>WordPress performance expert, with deep expertise in page speed, caching, and Core Web Vitals. She runs workshops and shares free tutorials and courses to help users improve site performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>While there are many individuals contributing to WordPress, we have chosen to highlight ten of the most widely recognized people in the community. Each of them plays a unique role through development, education, or advocacy, and helps shape the WordPress ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plugin-and-theme-developers-e2f203ef-2631-4d18-98d2-a26ce71db1ff\">Plugin and Theme Developers<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"309\" height=\"314\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho15.png\" alt=\"Top WordPress Themes and Plugins 2023: Astra, Hello Elementor, Yoast SEO, Elementor Builder, Contact Form 7, and more\" class=\"wp-image-14025 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 309px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 309\/314;width:298px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho15.png 309w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho15-295x300.png 295w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 309px) 100vw, 309px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Themes and plugins make WordPress truly unique.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the greatest advantages of using WordPress over other content management systems is the vast selection of themes and plugins, which allow you to customize your website\u2019s design and functionality with just a few clicks. There are more than 13,000 themes and more than 59,000 plugins in the official WordPress repository. They are all free or include a free tier that covers essential functionality. Some have premium versions with advanced features. Thousands more premium themes and plugins are available on third-party marketplaces as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The developers behind these themes and plugins play an important role in the WordPress ecosystem. While the core platform is great on its own, it is the vast array of add-ons that make WordPress so attractive to web designers and regular users. The developers\u2019 work enables users to build exactly the site they envision \u2013 from a simple blog to a fully featured ecommerce website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"286\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho16-1024x286.png\" alt=\"Link Counter, Local SEO, News Sitemap, and Podcast settings with toggle switches for website optimization.\" class=\"wp-image-14026 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho16-1024x286.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho16-300x84.png 300w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho16.png 1212w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/286;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Many plugins include additional paid services.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"power-users-a3475f35-4c64-4755-ac29-096a598da5c3\">Power Users<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the world's most popular platform, WordPress is used by millions of people every day. Among them are people with extensive experience building sites, customizing themes, or troubleshooting various issues, despite not being developers. These are often referred to as power users. They often reply to questions on discussion boards, share best practices or troubleshoot problems, and offer solutions to other users. They make up a significant part of the WordPress community. Without them, that community would not be nearly as strong as it is today.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"831\" height=\"622\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho17.png\" alt=\"Developing with WordPress Forum homepage showing topics, participants, replies, and last post details.\" class=\"wp-image-14033 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 831px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 831\/622;width:603px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho17.png 831w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho17-300x225.png 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 831px) 100vw, 831px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You will find the solution to almost any problem in popular discussion boards and social media groups.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"where-does-icdsoft-stand-c0ff5b20-b69b-4070-8bd3-d3304a766a2b\">Where does ICDSoft Stand?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At ICDSoft, we consider ourselves a part of the broader WordPress ecosystem. Our hosting plans are specifically optimized for WordPress, and our support team has extensive experience troubleshooting and resolving a wide range of WordPress-related issues. Beyond hosting, we have also developed a couple of plugins, which you can find in the WordPress repository:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"icdsoft-reseller-store-a1ac36a1-1c60-4900-9f86-ab1e71619c9c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/icdsoft-reseller-store\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ICDSoft Reseller Store<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho21.png\" alt=\"Online shopping and discounts concept with price tag icons on a laptop screen, emphasizing sales and savings.\" class=\"wp-image-14039 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 256px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 256\/256;width:124px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho21.png 256w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho21-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you want to resell our services, this plugin allows you to connect a WordPress website to your ICDSoft <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/en\/reseller\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reseller<\/a> account. It provides fully functional product and order pages, along with white-labeled Terms of Service for a professional, branded experience. The plugin supports multiple global and regional payment processors and currencies. 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/756;\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ab15329c37e4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ab15329c37e4\" class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho20-1024x720.png\" alt=\"Web hosting plans comparison: Bronze, Silver, Gold with SSD storage, traffic, subdomains, databases, pricing details.\" class=\"wp-image-14037 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 256\/256;width:119px;height:auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho22.png 256w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho22-150x150.png 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This plugin allows you to manage multiple WordPress websites simultaneously through our Account Panel. 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You can manage all your WordPress sites from one place, regardless of where they are hosted. This makes it simple to keep track of websites hosted across multiple companies, with a single, streamlined solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#32373c;background-color:#3373dc\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-notice gb-font-size-18 gb-block-notice\" data-id=\"5e5432\"><div class=\"gb-notice-text\" style=\"border-color:#3373dc\"><p><em>Our hosting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/en\/hosting\/controlpanel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Control panel<\/a> is packed with powerful tools to help you manage all WordPress websites that you host on our servers effortlessly. You can create staging websites, generate on-demand backups, update plugins, enable server-side optimizations, protect your login page, and much more.<\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ab15329c4c5f&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ab15329c4c5f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"557\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho26-1-1024x557.png\" alt=\"Web hosting control panel screenshot showing site info, database, tools, and backup options for management.\" class=\"wp-image-14052 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho26-1-1024x557.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho26-1-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.icdsoft.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/whoiswho26-1-1536x836.png 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/557;\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wrap-up-0b37e4c3-648d-4ae0-83d5-136faff89dfd\">Wrap-Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress is a unique platform for many reasons. It is far more than just an open-source tool for building websites. It is a vibrant ecosystem made up of thousands of individuals, companies, and organizations all contributing in diverse ways. Some are part of the core development team or organizations that support the platform. Others create themes and plugins, write tutorials, volunteer at WordCamps, share tips and insights, or simply help less experienced users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While some people contribute more than others, everyone is an important part of this vast ecosystem. Learning more about it will help you stay informed about the platform\u2019s future direction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WordPress has become a vast ecosystem made up of thousands of individuals, companies, and organizations. Each plays a role, contributing in unique ways. 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