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Devin Walker
@dlocc on WordPress.org, @Devin Walker on Slack
Bio
I’m a WordPress product builder and open-source advocate, currently leading Jetpack at Automattic. I previously co-founded GiveWP (acquired by Liquid Web in 2021) and created WP Rollback, along with a bunch of other plugins used by site owners, agencies, and nonprofits around the world.
These days I’m focused on helping Jetpack become a more cohesive, high-quality suite that creators can trust, while continuing to build in WordPress and share what I’ve learned about product strategy, UX, and sustainable plugin businesses. I care a lot about thoughtful UX, reliable code, and tools that make site ownership feel simpler instead of heavier.
I try to give back through code, docs, and community, organizing and mentoring meetups in San Diego and speaking at WordCamps when I can. When I’m off the keyboard, I’m usually playing volleyball, shredding on guitar, or hanging with my cats.
Interests
WordPress, Jetpack, eCommerce, Plugins, React, JavaScript, PHP, Open Source, Community, Startups, Volleyball, Guitar
WordPress Origin Story
Flash (2008 – 2009) –> SharePoint (2008 – 2009) —> Mambo (2009) —> Joomla (2009) —> Drupal (2010) —> WordPress (2010 – Present).
Contributions
- Member Since: November 10th, 2009
- Location: San Diego, California
- Website: devin.org
- GitHub: DevinWalker
- Job Title: Artistic Director of Jetpack
- Employer: Automattic
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Contribution History
Devin Walker’s badges:- Core Contributor
- Meetup Organizer
- Plugin Developer
- WordCamp Organizer
- WordCamp Speaker
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Posted a reply to WP Rollback Pro License issue, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @sdarte, this forum only allows questions for the free plugin. Can you please email… -
Posted a reply to Conflict with Visual Composer, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @sscience1 Thanks for reporting this to me, I appreciate it! I've fixed the issue… -
Committed [3413762] to Plugins SVN:
Update to version 3.0.10 from GitHub -
Posted a reply to My size charts dissapeared, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @monikk2711 - sorry, this isn't the forum for support requests for anything other than… -
Posted a reply to delete, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thanks for updating your post! -
Posted a reply to Can’t rollback to beta or trunk, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hey @gdom3 - I'm happy to announce that this feature is now back in the… -
Committed [3388606] to Plugins SVN:
Update stable tag to 3.0.9 -
Committed [3388521] to Plugins SVN:
Update to version 3.0.9 from GitHub -
Posted a reply to How many versions to keep, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @tomoffinlandfoundation, the versions of the free plugins you are seeing aren't actually stored on… -
Posted a reply to maintenance mode page was cached, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hey @slservice33 - Thanks for the kind words. This is the first I've heard this… -
Posted a reply to Piece of Mind!, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hey @jeremy20184, this is exactly why we built the plugin! Thanks for taking the time… -
Posted a reply to 3.0.6 crashing and can’t update, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
No problem! Thanks for following up @adrianbhagat - that means a lot :) -
Posted a reply to Great plugin – clarification question re safety, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hey Jeremy, Thanks for the kind words about the plugin. I’m glad it helped you… -
Posted a reply to Great plugin – clarification question re safety, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @jeremy20184, You, sir, are a responsible admin. The fact that you tested it on… -
Posted a reply to 3.0.6 crashing and can’t update, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @adrianbhagat, that definitely sounds like a compatibility issue. If you can give me some… -
Posted a reply to Site resulting in fatal error, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hey @pdshinde25, this is what WP Rollback was built for... install the plugin and rollback… -
Posted a reply to 3.0.4 fatal error, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
@amberin, I investigated further, and I think your specific issue may be related to the… -
Committed [3364079] to Plugins SVN:
Update to version 3.0.8 from GitHub -
Posted a reply to 3.0.4 fatal error, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hey @bsoftde - I just released version 3.0.7, which has the fix you recommended via… -
Committed [3363527] to Plugins SVN:
Update to version 3.0.7 from GitHub -
Posted a reply to great plugin, does its job without any problem, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thanks, @mhshokuhi - it's reviews like this that keep us pluggin' away! Appreciate you taking… -
Posted a reply to 3.0.4 fatal error, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Thanks, @bsoftde - I received your message and will reply shortly. Also, no worries about… -
Posted a reply to 3.0.4 fatal error, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
That looks like the same error as prior. I will review more in depth. If… -
Posted a reply to Rollback failed, site crashed, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hey @perlfan - sorry to hear that. Rolling back a plugin like WooCommerce may cause… -
Committed [3356396] to Plugins SVN:
Update to version 3.0.6 from GitHub -
Posted a reply to Errors when updating via WP CLI, even when plugin has no updates, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Great to hear. I'll mark this as resolved until further notice. -
Completed the course WordPress meetup organizer training on learn.wordpress.org
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Posted a reply to 3.0.4 fatal error, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
This is very helpful. Let me look into this and get back to you! -
Posted a reply to 3.0.4 fatal error, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @bsoftde, Can you give me more info? I would like to replicate the issue,… -
Posted a reply to Errors after 3.0.4, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @aghio, I just released version 3.0.5, which should resolve the issues you mentioned with… -
Posted a reply to 3.0.4 fatal error, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @bsoftde,I just released version 3.0.5, which should resolve your issue. Can you update and… -
Posted a reply to Errors when updating via WP CLI, even when plugin has no updates, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @mrosero I just released 3.0.5, which should resolve your issue. Please update me and… -
Committed [3348858] to Plugins SVN:
Update to version 3.0.5 from GitHub -
Posted a reply to Incompatibility issue with WPBakery Page Builder Plugin, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @hatthabasel,This is fixed in the latest version 3.0.5. Please update and give it a… -
Posted a reply to “Rollback Failed” – wrong help link, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @bricolas, I have updated the link and the way the package structure detection works… -
Posted a reply to “Install Now” even when plugin is installed, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @bricolas - based on that version number, it sounds like you're using the Pro… -
Posted a reply to Errors after 3.0.4, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @aghio, Thanks for taking the time to report these issues. I never want to… -
Posted a reply to 3.0.4 fatal error, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @bsoftde, thanks for reporting this issue. We definitely do NOT want anything like this… -
Posted a reply to errors on multisite and trunk, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Glad to hear it! :) Thanks for following up. -
Committed [3346699] to Plugins SVN:
Update to version 3.0.4 from GitHub -
Posted a reply to Errors when updating via WP CLI, even when plugin has no updates, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @mrosero Thanks for reporting the issue. I'll have a fix out in the next… -
Posted a reply to Difference in Rollback on 2.0.7 vs 3.0.2, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hey @annaam, I continue to monitor for similar file-missing issues, but am unable to replicate… -
Posted a reply to Rollback Color Difference, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hey @annaam, this is just an update that I removed the color and am simply… -
Posted a reply to Incompatibility issue with WPBakery Page Builder Plugin, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @hatthabasel I am looking into this issue right now and will have a fix… -
Posted a reply to errors on multisite and trunk, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @hupe13, Thanks for reporting the issue. I am working on a fix and will… -
Posted a reply to [WP Rollback - Rollback Plugins and Themes] Multisite, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hey @designserve - I'll create a presales question page in the future. The moderators on… -
Posted a reply to Account creation, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hi @geedub1982 we are having a temporary issue with the account system and are looking… -
Posted a reply to Error when tryin gto rollback certain plugins, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
Hey @creativ3y3 I just released version 3.0.3 that fixes this issue. Please update and give… -
Committed [3339268] to Plugins SVN:
Update to version 3.0.3 from GitHub -
Posted a reply to Difference in Rollback on 2.0.7 vs 3.0.2, on the site WordPress.org Forums:
@annaam, In 3.0+, we significantly changed how rollbacks are handled. However, you should not experience…
Developer
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Blocks for GitHub
Active Installs: 10+
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Donation Form Block for Stripe
Active Installs: 900+
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Reviews Block for Google
Active Installs: 2,000+
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WP Rollback - Rollback Plugins and Themes
Active Installs: 300,000+
Contributor
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Give - Divi Donation Modules
Active Installs: 600+
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Give - Double the Donation
Active Installs: 100+
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GiveWP - Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform
Active Installs: 100,000+
Completed Courses
Total completed courses: 2
- WordPress meetup organizer training August 29, 2025
- Part 1: Simple Site Design and Site Editing* January 31, 2022
- *Course is no longer available.
Plugins
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Add From Server
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Admin Columns
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Adminimize
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Advanced Custom Fields (ACF®)
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Advanced Custom Fields Repeater & Flexible Content Fields Collapser
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Akismet Anti-spam: Spam Protection
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BackWPup – WordPress Backup & Restore Plugin
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bbPress
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bbPress Reports
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Better WordPress Minify
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Black Studio TinyMCE Widget
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Block Visibility — Conditional Visibility Control for the Block Editor
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BuddyPress
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Bulk Delete
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Cache Enabler
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CMB2
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Conditional WooCommerce Checkout Field
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Converter for Media - Optimize images | Convert WebP & AVIF
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Create Block Theme
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Custom Sidebars - Dynamic Sidebar Classic Widget Area Manager
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Disable Emails
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Disqus Conditional Load
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Disqus Notify Post/Page Author
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Donation Form Block for Stripe
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Donation Platform for WooCommerce: Fundraising & Donation Management
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Duplicator - Backups & Migration Plugin - Cloud Backups, Scheduled Backups, & More
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Easy Digital Downloads – eCommerce Payments and Subscriptions made easy
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Edit Flow
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EWWW Image Optimizer
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Expire Users
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Firelight Lightbox
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FluentSMTP - WP SMTP Plugin with Amazon SES, SendGrid, MailGun, Postmark, Google and Any SMTP Provider
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Gallery Plugin for WordPress - Envira Photo Gallery
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Gecka Terms Ordering
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Geo Mashup
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GiveWP - Donation Plugin and Fundraising Platform
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Help Scout integration for Easy Digital Downloads
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Image Widget
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Imsanity
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InfiniteWP Client
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Jetpack - WP Security, Backup, Speed, & Growth
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Login Logo
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Manage Notification E-mails
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Max Mega Menu
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No Category Base (WPML)
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Object Sync for Salesforce
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Options Framework
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Password Protected — Lock Entire Site, Pages, Posts, Categories, and Partial Content
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Perfect Images
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Photo Gallery, Sliders, Proofing and Themes - NextGEN Gallery
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Plugin Organizer
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Polylang
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Public Post Preview
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Query Monitor - The developer tools panel for WordPress
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Redirection
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Regenerate Thumbnails
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Responsive Menu - Create Mobile-Friendly Menu
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Restricted Site Access
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Reviews Block for Google
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RICG Responsive Images
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RTL Tester
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Say what?
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Schema - All In One Schema Rich Snippets
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Search & Replace
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SearchIQ - The Search Solution
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SEO Friendly Images
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Simple Calendar - Google Calendar Plugin
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Simple Page Ordering
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Simple Share Buttons Adder
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SitePush
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Solid Performance – Your No-Code Caching, Performance, & Page Speed Solution
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Solid Security – Password, Two Factor Authentication, and Brute Force Protection
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StellarPay - Stripe Payment Gateway for WooCommerce
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Stream
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Theme Check
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Theme My Login
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Transient Cleaner
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Transients Manager
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User Role Editor
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User Switching
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Visual Feedback, Review & AI Collaboration Tool For WordPress - Atarim
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Widget Importer & Exporter
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WordPress Beta Tester
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WP Console - WordPress PHP Console powered by PsySH
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WP Crontrol
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WP Customer Reviews
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WP Database Reset
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WP Help
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WP Last Login
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WP Plugin Info Card
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WP Reset
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WP Rollback - Rollback Plugins and Themes
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WP Session Manager
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WP-PageNavi
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WPFront User Role Editor
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Yoast Duplicate Post
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Yoast SEO - Advanced SEO with real-time guidance and built-in AI
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