We kicked off the AnyoneCanWP Hackathon with an inspiring keynote from Yoast SEO founder Joost de Valk, setting the tone for a month of innovation and dedication.
Over the past four weeks, participants have poured their passion and creativity into their projects, fueling a steady buzz that hasn’t let up. Now, as the grand finale approaches, anticipation has reached a fever pitch, and we’re ready to unveil the best of the best.
Can you guess who?
Well, it’s time for a big reveal.
We’re honored to welcome Matt Mullenweg, Co-Founder of WordPress and CEO of Automattic, along with Jesse Friedman from Automattic, joining us for this big day.
Let’s tell you more about it.
Matt Mullenweg will Announce ACWP Winners
We are excited to have Matt Mullenweg (@photomatt), the co-founder of WordPress, announce the winners of the AnyoneCanWP Hackathon. His involvement adds tremendous value to the event, and we can’t wait to hear his thoughts on the future of WordPress and the open web.
Alongside Matt will be Jesse Friedman (@Professor), Head of WP Cloud.
Jesse’s insights and experience in the WordPress community will make this moment even more impactful as they celebrate the remarkable achievements of the participants and reveal the winners.
Overall, hearing insights from these WordPress legends inspires us all and sets the stage for future possibilities.
The Hackathon: A Journey of Growth and Collaboration
This hackathon wasn’t just about creating amazing projects; it was a celebration of learning and building. Over several weeks, participants crafted innovative projects that showcase the flexibility and power of WordPress. The whole community cheered for these people.
Along the way, they gained valuable skills, collaborated with community members, and brought fresh ideas to life.
What’ll Happen to Submitted Projects?
Once the projects are submitted and winners are announced, the journey for these innovative ideas doesn’t end there. All of the hackathon submissions will be preserved and accessible to the WordPress community, contributing to the growth and evolution of the platform.
Many of the projects created during the event will be open-sourced, allowing anyone to use, adapt, and improve upon them. This aligns perfectly with the core values of WordPress—empowering individuals to build upon open-source foundations.
Big Talent, Bigger Reward
Right, let’s talk numbers. The prize pool for the AnyoneCanWP Hackathon stands at $10,000+. Here’s the distribution breakdown:
- First Place: $3,000 cash
- Second Place: $1,500
- Third Place: $500
- Top 10 Winners: $100 cash each, plus credits
- All-Winners: 1-year Premium Plan
- All Participants: 3-month free account
In addition, our partners have provided exclusive vouchers and coupons for extra perks! It’s our partners’ investment in the future of WordPress talent and innovation.
Thanks to Our Generous Sponsors
A special shout-out goes to our Title Sponsor, Automattic, for supporting this initiative.
StellarWP (Platinum Sponsor) and Atarim (Gold Sponsor) also deserve special thanks, as do our Silver Sponsors: Weglot, SEOPress, Crocoblock, Sucuri, Foo Plugins, Airlift, Imagify, GoDaddy, and BuddyX.
Their contributions were vital to making this hackathon possible, and their belief in our participants and the WordPress community is truly appreciated.
We Also Thank AnyoneCanWP Media Partners
Our media partners played an invaluable role in connecting this hackathon to the wider WordPress world. Thanks to WP Weekly, Remkus de Vries, WPLift, WP-Content, WP Tuts, The Admin Bar, The Lytbox Academy, Clio Websites, Janek Tutter, UnlimitedWP, Blog With Ben, Jakson, and ExpressTech for keeping everyone informed and excited.
Wrapping Up an Unforgettable Hackathon
As we celebrate the winners and participants, it’s clear that AnyoneCanWP was more than a competition — it was a community experience with incredible impact.
We had special guests like Matt Mullenweg, Jesse Friedman, and Joost de Valk, an embellished jury of 5 WordPress Veterans, a powerful prize pool of $10000+, and the support of our sponsors. InstaWP, as a team, feels honored and proud to host this amazing event.
Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to everyone who took part. Here’s to pushing boundaries, nurturing talent, and building a brighter future for WordPress. See you at the next event! 🙂
