We’re proud to announce that Human Made is sponsoring Adam Silverstein, a long-time WordPress core committer, to continue his contributions to the WordPress project.
Adam has been a driving force in shaping WordPress for over a decade, playing a key role in areas like Media, Revisions, REST API, and Gutenberg. His work has consistently pushed the platform forward, ensuring that WordPress remains performant, accessible, and a joy to use for publishers and developers alike.
Now, Adam’s focus is turning toward one of the most exciting frontiers in WordPress: Notes — a new feature that will enable feedback and collaboration inside the editor. Think of it like leaving comments in Google Docs, directly within WordPress. This is a game-changing step toward true collaborative editing.
Why this matters
By supporting Adam Silverstein’s work, we’re investing in the long-term sustainability of WordPress. His planned contributions extend far beyond Notes. From client-side media processing that makes modern image formats and HDR photography seamless on the web, to advancing Revisions for multi-user editing, to ensuring WordPress can harness private, secure AI: Adam’s roadmap is packed with meaningful innovations that will shape the future of the platform.
“I’m incredibly grateful to Human Made for their support. Sponsorship motivates me to dedicate focused time to pushing WordPress forward, from enhancing collaboration in the editor to improving how we handle media and performance. I’m grateful for their support and excited to keep building alongside the community and to help ensure WordPress remains the best platform for publishing on the open web.”
— Adam Silverstein, WordPress Core Committer
We believe in the power of open source and the role sponsorship plays in sustaining it. WordPress thrives when contributors have the time, support, and resources to focus on solving hard problems, and when agencies, businesses, and individuals step up to make that possible.
A word from our CEO
“WordPress is the foundation of our business and community, and it only exists because of the countless hours invested by contributors around the globe. Sponsoring Adam’s contributions is one way we can invest in the platform we build on top of every day; not only to support Adam’s incredible work, but also to ensure WordPress continues to grow in a sustainable way for everyone. We’re deeply invested in the future of WordPress as the world’s leading enterprise CMS.”
— Tom Willmot, CEO, Human Made
Open source, built together
Open source is at its best when we build it together. Sponsoring Adam’s work is part of our commitment to a sustainable WordPress ecosystem that benefits everyone, from site owners and developers, to publishers and readers.
We’re excited to see Adam’s projects take shape, and we can’t wait to share these improvements with the community.
You can learn more about Adam Silverstein’s work and sponsor him directly via his GitHub Sponsors page.