The WordPress community has announced its representatives for the Themes and Hosting Teams for 2025, signaling a continued focus on leadership and innovation in the platform’s ecosystem. The announcement follows a rigorous selection process involving community nominations and consultations with existing team members and past representatives.
The Themes Team, responsible for overseeing WordPress theme development and review processes, had called for nominations in November. This open invitation encouraged community members with experience in WordPress theme development to step forward or nominate others. The final decision, however, was to retain the 2024 representatives for another term after consultations with current and former team members.
The representatives for the Themes Team in 2025 include Alexandru Cosmin from Romania, Ganga Kafle from Nepal, and Shiva Shanker Bhatta, also from Nepal. Cosmin, sponsored by Extend Themes, has been a part-time reviewer and active contributor to WordPress since releasing his first theme in 2008. His extensive experience spans roles as a reviewer, developer, and team representative.
Kafle, a full-time contributor sponsored by Rank Math, has been involved with WordPress since 2012. In addition to his work as an organizer for WordCamp Asia 2025, he is also a moderator for WordPress-focused podcasts such as “Go With WP.” Bhatta, the founder and CEO of AF Themes, brings over a decade of expertise in themes, plugins, and community contributions. Together, these representatives played a pivotal role in 2024, closing a total of 39,796 tickets, with Cosmin and Kafle emerging as the top reviewers.
The Hosting Team, which works to ensure seamless hosting experiences for WordPress users, also completed its selection process after a call for nominations. Out of four proposed candidates, two declined the opportunity, leaving Zunaid Amin from Bangladesh and Lucas Radke from Germany to take on the responsibilities. Amin, a WordPress Engineer at Rocket.Net, is joining as a new representative. Radke, who serves as a Product Manager at WordPress VIP, will continue in his role as a Hosting Team representative.
The Hosting Team plays a critical role in maintaining WordPress’s performance and compatibility across diverse hosting environments. Their work ensures that WordPress remains accessible and functional for millions of users worldwide.
The decision to retain existing team representatives in the Themes Team reflects the strong contributions and leadership demonstrated by Cosmin, Kafle, and Bhatta. Their collective experience and dedication to WordPress have been instrumental in maintaining the platform’s reputation as a leading content management system. By retaining them, the WordPress community ensures continuity and leverages their expertise for another productive year.
Similarly, the Hosting Team representatives will be tasked with addressing challenges related to hosting WordPress sites, collaborating with hosting providers, and ensuring that best practices are adopted across the board. Amin’s addition to the team brings fresh energy and perspectives, while Radke’s continued presence provides stability and continuity.
These announcements come at a time when WordPress faces evolving challenges and opportunities in the digital landscape. As the platform continues to grow, the role of these teams in ensuring quality, accessibility, and performance becomes increasingly important. The representatives’ work will not only impact the developers and businesses relying on WordPress but also the millions of users who engage with WordPress-powered websites daily.
By focusing on collaboration and community-driven initiatives, the Themes and Hosting Teams aim to uphold the core values of WordPress—openness, inclusivity, and innovation. Their work will also help address emerging trends and demands, ensuring that WordPress remains a preferred choice for website development and management.
The selection of these representatives underscores the importance of community participation in shaping WordPress’s future. Through their efforts, WordPress will continue to thrive as a platform that empowers individuals and businesses to create and share content effortlessly.
As 2025 approaches, the WordPress community looks forward to the contributions of these dedicated representatives. Their leadership and vision will play a vital role in navigating the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, ensuring that WordPress remains at the forefront of the digital revolution.