InstaWP Announces the World’s First WordPress Online Hackathon ‘AnyoneCanWP’

InstaWP, known for its innovative one-click WordPress sandbox launcher, has launched AnyoneCanWP, the world’s first online hackathon dedicated to WordPress development. Registrations are open now, and participants can submit their projects until October 26.

The hackathon will officially begin on October 11, 2024, with a keynote address by Joost de Valk, founder of Yoast SEO and a pivotal figure in the WordPress ecosystem. This sets the stage for an engaging competition where developers and designers can showcase their skills.

Important Dates

Hackathon Start Date: October 11, 2024

Submission Deadline: October 26, 2024

Public Voting Period: October 18 – October 28, 2024

Final Presentations and Judging: November 10, 2024

To participate, individuals must first register with an email address to receive official details and an invitation. Participants can create their projects using InstaWP’s 1-click sandbox launcher. Projects must be completed within a 15-day timeframe using only free plugins and themes.

During the public voting phase, which runs from October 18 to October 28, participants can promote their projects and engage with the community to gather votes.

The hackathon jury includes WordPress celebrities, including Miriam Schwab (Head of WordPress Relations at Elementor and co-founder of Strattic), Jamie Marsland (Head of WordPress YouTube), Davinder Singh Kainth (curator of the WP Weekly newsletter), and Anne-Mieke Bovelett (Accessibility advocate and multilingual WordPress expert).

The winner will take home $3,000, with second and third places receiving $1,000 and $500, respectively. All top ten participants will also get InstaWP credits and additional partner credits to elevate their WordPress projects and services. Plus, the top winners will receive a complimentary one-year premium account with InstaWP, unlocking a suite of advanced features and tools.

The event is sponsored by Automattic, who also provided seed funding to InstaWP in 2022. For more information and to register for the hackathon, interested participants can visit the official website.