Makarand Mane
@mkrndmane on WordPress.org, @makarand on Slack
Bio
Interests
WordPress Origin Story
Contributions
- Member Since: August 9th, 2011
- Location: Kolhapur, India
- Website: makarandmane.com
- GitHub: MakarandMane
- Job Title: Founder & Designated Partner
- Employer: WPGenius Solutions LLP
Contribution History
Makarand Mane’s badges:- Core Contributor
- Hosting Contributor
- Meetup Organizer
- Meta Contributor
- Openverse Contributor
- Pattern Author
- Photo Contributor
- Photos Team
- Plugin Developer
- Support Contributor
- Support Team
- Translation Contributor
- Translation Editor
- WordCamp Organizer
- WordCamp Speaker
- WordCamp Volunteer
- WordPress.tv Contributor
- WP-CLI Contributor
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Is the 225th person to arrive at WordCamp Surat 2025
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Wrote a new post, Call for Speakers – WordCamp Kolhapur 2026, on the site WordCamp Kolhapur 2026:
Where Code, Creativity, and Community Come Together! Kolhapur, known for its heritage, entrepreneurial spirit, and… -
Wrote a new post, Call for Sponsors — WordCamp Kolhapur 2026, on the site WordCamp Kolhapur 2026:
Empower the WordPress Community. Connect, Collaborate & Grow with Us! After the phenomenal success of… -
Confirmed as a speaker for WordCamp Surat 2025
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Wrote a new post, Kolhapur, We’re Back! Grab Your Early Bird Ticket for WordCamp 2026, on the site WordCamp Kolhapur 2026:
After the grand success of WordCamp Kolhapur 2025, we’re back — bigger, bolder, and better!… -
Wrote a new post, Announcing the Second Edition of WordCamp Kolhapur 2026!, on the site WordCamp Kolhapur 2026:
Learn. Connect. Inspire. Celebrate WordPress in the heart of Maharashtra! Yes, it’s back! After an… -
Joined the organizing team for WordCamp Kolhapur 2026
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Joined the organizing team for WordPress Campus Connect Kolhapur, India 2025
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Joined the organizing team for WordCamp Asia 2026
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Wrote a new post, Welcome to WordCamp Kolhapur 2026, on the site WordCamp Kolhapur 2026:
We're happy to announce that WordCamp Kolhapur 2026 is officially on the calendar! WordCamp Kolhapur… -
Wrote a comment on the post Growing New Contributors: Kolhapur’s Online Contribution Journey, on the site Make WordPress Community:
Sure @peiraisotta I will will reach out on slack -
Wrote a comment on the post Growing New Contributors: Kolhapur’s Online Contribution Journey, on the site Make WordPress Community:
I’d love to explore how we can align our local mentoring efforts with WPCredits, so… -
Wrote a comment on the post Growing New Contributors: Kolhapur’s Online Contribution Journey, on the site Make WordPress Community:
Thank you so much, Mary -
Received props from @chaion07 in Slack:
Props to @mkrndmane for an exceptional work with https://make.wordpress.org/community/2025/09/02/growing-new-contributors-kolhapurs-online-contribution-journey/ :community: -
Confirmed as a speaker for WordPress Campus Connect Kolhapur, India 2025
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Confirmed as a speaker for WordCamp Bengaluru 2025
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Wrote a new post, Growing New Contributors: Kolhapur’s Online Contribution Journey, on the site Make WordPress Community:
After the success of WordCamp Kolhapur 2025, I wanted to keep the momentum going. Instead… -
Is the 87th person to arrive at WordCamp Bengaluru 2025
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Translated 25 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
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Wrote a new post, Welcome to WordCamp Kolhapur 2026 2026, on the site WordCamp Kolhapur 2026 2026:
Organizers note: Please update the portions with red text. We're happy to announce that WordCamp… -
Wrote a new post, Nurturing New Contributors: WordPress Kolhapur Community’s Online Contribution Series, on the site WordCamp Central:
Following the incredible success of WordCamp Kolhapur 2025 (January 11–12), our passionate local WordPress community… -
Wrote a comment on the post Test Team Reps: Call for Nominations, on the site Make WordPress Test:
I nominate @krupajnanda -
Suggested 54 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
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Translated 26 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
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Received props from @jorbin in Slack:
Props to @iamshubhamsp, @pratapvashi123, @narenin, @azharderaiya, @getsyash, @surajswalstar, @ravigadhiyawp, @mkrndmane, @snilesh, @zeelthakkar, @hiabhaykulkarni, @JeffPaul, @deepakrohilla,… -
Received props from @vaibhavsweb in Slack:
Props to @mkrndmane for incredible guidance and mentorship throughout the 9-Day WordPress Contribution Series! :raised_hands:… -
Received props from @digitalpritam in Slack:
Props to @mkrndmane for organizing and mentoring the 9-Day WordPress Contribution Series, and for helping… -
Gave props in Slack:
Props to @hiabhaykulkarni and @harshada555 for hosting & volunteering during this 9-day WordPress Contribution Series… -
Received props from @hiabhaykulkarni in Slack:
Props to @mkrndmane for his incredible guidance and mentorship throughout the 9-Day WordPress Contribution Series!… -
Received props from @JeffPaul in Slack:
Props to @audrasjb @desrosj @michelleames @SergeyBiryukov@joemcgill @Mamaduka @marybaum @karmatosed @estelaris @ryelle @paulkevan @themebeans @richtabor @4thhubbard… -
Received props from @JeffPaul in Slack:
Props to @audrasjb @desrosj @michelleames @JeffPaul @vgnavada @surajswalstar @sppramodh @shailu25 @ravigadhiyawp @abcd95 @mayanktripathi32 @faisalahammad @ahsankhan316… -
Reviewed 1 string on translate.wordpress.org.
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Reviewed 5 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
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Created a topic, Must have plugin for all beginners & website maintainers, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
I’ve been developing websites for the past 14 years, a… -
Received props from @JeffPaul in Slack:
Props to@desrosj @michelleames @Mamaduka @joemcgill @audrasjb @michelleames @krupajnanda @Benjamin_Zekavica @narenin @joedolson @marybaum @mkrndmane @courane01 @zunaid321… -
Reviewed 25 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
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Translated 2 strings on translate.wordpress.org.
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Created issue #1462 in the WordPress/wordcamp.org repository:
Username Cleared When Editing Confirmed Ticket Without Login -
Closed ticket #41089 on Core Trac:
Video Player Full screen issue without play -
Created ticket #41089 on Core Trac:
Video Player Full screen issue without play
Contributor
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QuoteFrameShare – Beautiful Blockquotes with Citation, Copy & Social Share
Active Installs: 20+
Total photo contributions: 282
View all photos contributed by Makarand Mane to the WordPress Photo Directory →
Completed Courses
Total completed courses: 8
- Community team event mentor training March 9, 2025
- Community team Program Supporter tasks March 8, 2025
- WordCamp organizer training October 6, 2024
- Basic principles of conflict resolution October 6, 2024
- Writing in the WordPress voice October 5, 2024
- Community meeting etiquette October 5, 2024
- How decisions are made in the WordPress project October 5, 2024
- Open source basics and WordPress October 5, 2024
