Open Source
WordPress
by WordPress
WordPress, Git-ified. This repository is just a mirror of the WordPress subversion repository. Please do not send pull requests.
Our verdict
We have not reviewed WordPress yet
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From the listing
About WordPress
WordPress is a Git mirror of the official WordPress Subversion repository, containing the core PHP codebase. It is not intended for direct contributions; pull requests should go to the wordpress-develop repository, and patches to the core Trac system.
Best for
Developers who need a read-only Git copy of WordPress core for reference or integration.
Use cases
- Browsing or cloning the WordPress core source code for reference or local development
- Tracking changes and releases of WordPress core via Git history
- Building custom plugins or themes that require a local copy of the WordPress core
Notes
21,509 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-10-29. Licensed Custom.
Pros
- Provides a familiar Git interface for accessing the official WordPress source
- Mirrors the Subversion repository, ensuring code parity with official releases
- High visibility with over 21,000 stars, indicating community trust
Cons
- Not a development hub; pull requests are rejected and redirected elsewhere
- May lag slightly behind the Subversion repository due to mirroring
- Lacks issue tracking and contribution workflows found in active repositories
Key facts
What we have checked
- Days since the last commit
- 0
- GitHub forks
- 13,045
- GitHub stars
- 21,520
- Releases in the last 90 days
- 0
Each value shows when we last confirmed it and where it came from. Values we have not confirmed are left out, never guessed.
Stars and usage
How WordPress is growing
21,521 to 21,520
Health and security
Is WordPress looked after, and what do its setup files show
Health score
75 out of 100
| Part | Points | What we saw |
|---|---|---|
| Recent activity | 30 of 30 | Last push 0 days ago |
| Releases | 0 of 15 | 0 releases in 90 days |
| Issue replies | Not counted | The latest check has no issue response reading (fewer than 3 measured issues, or issues switched off) |
| Maintainer | 15 of 15 | Owned by an organisation |
| Official source | Not counted | MCP servers only |
Alternatives
Alternatives to WordPress
| Record | Type | How we know | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SquarespaceThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub | |
| WixThis is an alternative to it | Product | Linked recordGitHub |
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Sources
Where this comes from
- GitHubRegistry
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Changelog
What changed
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