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WordPress Develop, Git-ified. Synced from git://develop.git.wordpress.org/, including branches and tags! This repository is just a mirror of the WordPress subversion repository. Please include a link to a pre-existing ticket on https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ with every pull request.

PHP ◇ developer-tools GPL-2.0
★3.5KSTARS
⑂3.7KFORKS
!3,496ISSUES
🏆#1,369GLOBAL RANK
🔥5DAYS TRENDING
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#97

MOST-STARRED PHP

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Stars gained+21+87+270
Per day333
Forks gained+19+74+185

wordpress-develop gained 87 stars in the last 30 days, about 3 a day, and now has 3.5K. It is about 10 years old and has averaged roughly 346 stars a year. It ranks #97 among PHP repositories and #1,369 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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wordpress-develop has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #638. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

wordpress-develop is an open-source project written in PHP: WordPress Develop, Git-ified. Synced from git://develop.git.wordpress.org/, including branches and tags! This repository is just a mirror of the WordPress subversion repository. Please include a link to a pre-existing ticket on https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ with every pull request.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in PHP. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in PHP for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

5

Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

6

Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop.git
cd wordpress-develop

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

PHP >= 8.2 with Composer

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

wordpress-develop coordinates its core functionality through a modular PHP pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed wordpress-develop into PHP backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open GPL-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

1

Install wordpress-develop using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for wordpress-develop.

3

Import wordpress-develop into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `wordpress-develop --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 3,457 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the GPL-2.0 license.
Built in PHP for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with PHP and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with PHP, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does wordpress-develop do? +

WordPress Develop, Git-ified. Synced from git://develop.git.wordpress.org/, including branches and tags! This repository is just a mirror of the WordPress subversion repository. Please include a link to a pre-existing ticket on https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ with every pull request.

What language is wordpress-develop written in? +

The primary language is PHP. Topics include: software.

Is wordpress-develop actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 3,496 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does wordpress-develop have? +

wordpress-develop has 3,460 stars and 3,701 forks on GitHub.

How does wordpress-develop rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 3,460 stars, WordPress/wordpress-develop is ranked #1,369 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #97 among PHP projects.

What license is wordpress-develop distributed under? +

The repository reports a GPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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