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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Wrote a new post, Thank You to Our Shahu Shenanigans: Gold Sponsors of WordCamp Kolhapur 2026, on the site WordCamp Kolhapur 2026:
Just two weeks back, as we wrapped up WordCamp Kolhapur 2026 (2.0), we found ourselves… -
Is the 96th person to arrive at WordCamp Pune 2026
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Started mentoring WordPress Campus Connect Kanpur
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Is the 85th person to arrive at WordCamp Kolhapur 2026
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Wrote a new post, The Official Schedule for WordCamp Kolhapur 2026 is Here!, on the site WordCamp Kolhapur 2026:
We’re excited to officially announce the schedule for WordCamp Kolhapur 2026! 🎉 This year, we’re… -
Wrote a new post, Lokesh Budhrani brings Ways to Contribute on the WordPress Project and Community to WordCamp Kolhapur 2026, on the site WordCamp Kolhapur 2026:
Lokesh is a developer, contributor, an MBA and a multidimensional person who equally loves the… -
Is the 106th person to arrive at WordCamp Bhopal 2025
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Received props from @ethicaladitya in Slack:
Props to @iamshashank @prathameshp @mkrndmane @ethicalimran @ishita27 for leading Test, Support, Photos, Patterns, Polyglots tables… -
Is the 234th person to arrive at WordCamp Bangkok 2025
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Is the 132nd person to arrive at WordCamp Bangkok 2025
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Completed the course WordPress Credits Mentor’s Course on learn.wordpress.org
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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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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: 30+
Total photo contributions: 284
View all photos contributed by Makarand Mane to the WordPress Photo Directory →
Completed Courses
Total completed courses: 9
- WordPress Credits Mentor's Course December 11, 2025
- Community team event mentor training December 11, 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
