Top WordPress Skills (2026)
The WordPress skills most heavily represented in our developer directory. Browsing the highest-coverage skills is the fastest way to find the right specialist for the work you need shipped.
How we rank
Skill score = number of vetted developers in our directory who list that skill in their public profile. Scores update as developer profiles refresh; rankings rebuild on every page load.
Top 30 Skills
- #1ACF81 specialists
- #2WooCommerce79 specialists
- #3Plugin Development61 specialists
- #4Custom API Integration54 specialists
- #5Elementor51 specialists
- #6Anything Backend51 specialists
- #7Theme Development46 specialists
- #8Plugin Customization43 specialists
- #9Gravity Forms41 specialists
- #10Custom Post Type40 specialists
- #11JavaScript39 specialists
- #12PHP38 specialists
- #13Theme Customization37 specialists
- #14CSS37 specialists
- #15Contact Form 737 specialists
- #16Anything Frontend35 specialists
- #17Speed Optimization35 specialists
- #18Custom Themes35 specialists
- #19Site Migration33 specialists
- #20WP Rest API31 specialists
- #21Divi29 specialists
- #22Maintenance26 specialists
- #23jQuery25 specialists
- #24Gutenberg23 specialists
- #25Responsive Design23 specialists
- #26React JS23 specialists
- #27Full Site Builds22 specialists
- #28HTML21 specialists
- #29MySQL21 specialists
- #30Troubleshooting20 specialists
Frequently asked questions
How is this list ordered?
Skill score = number of vetted developers in our directory who list that skill in their public profile.
How often does the ranking update?
Rankings rebuild on every page load. Developer profile data refreshes weekly from partner platforms, so a new high-volume specialist or a fresh batch of completed projects can move the order from one visit to the next.
How do I hire someone from this list?
Click any entry to open its full profile. Use the Hire button to start a project; you receive a free no-obligation estimate before any commitment. Hourly rates typically run $80 to $120 USD.
Why are some entries missing from the top 30?
The cut-off is at rank 30. New developers who haven’t yet logged verified projects, or premium plugins/themes without a vetted developer pool, won’t appear until they cross the visibility threshold.
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