Title: Differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org
Published: 29 September 2026

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Differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org

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 1.  a.   [   Welcome and Essential Communication Guidelines  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/welcome-and-essential-communication-guidelines-7/)
     b.   [   Share your WordPress profile  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/share-your-wordpress-profile-6/)
     c.   [   Join global Slack  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/join-global-slack-6/)
     d.   [   Differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/differences-between-wordpress-com-and-wordpress-org-4/)
     e.   [   Complete: Open source basics and WordPress  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/complete-open-source-basics-and-wordpress-4/)
     f.   [   Complete: How decisions are made in the WordPress project  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/complete-how-decisions-are-made-in-the-wordpress-project-4/)
     g.   [   Complete: Community meeting etiquette  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/complete-community-meeting-etiquette-4/)
     h.   [   Complete: Writing in the WordPress voice  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/complete-writing-in-the-wordpress-voice-4/)
     i.   [   Complete: Basic principles of conflict resolution  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/complete-basic-principles-of-conflict-resolution-4/)
     j.   [   Complete: Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced WordPress User  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/complete-wordpress-user-courses/)
     k.   [   Create your personal website  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/create-your-personal-website-5/)
     l.   [   Reflection: Building Your Personal Website  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/reflection-building-your-personal-website-4/)
 2.  12 lessons
 3.  a.   [   How to contribute to WordPress  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/how-to-contribute-to-wordpress-8/)
         [Preview](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/how-to-contribute-to-wordpress-8/)
     b.   [   Contribution Team Deep Dive  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/contribution-team-deep-dive-5/)
         [Preview](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/contribution-team-deep-dive-5/)
     c.   [   Immediate Contribution Opportunities  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/immediate-contribution-opportunities-5/)
         [Preview](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/immediate-contribution-opportunities-5/)
     d.   [   Define and begin developing your contribution project  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/define-and-begin-developing-your-contribution-project-6/)
     e.   [   Reflection: Choosing Your Team and Project  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/reflection-choosing-your-team-and-project-4/)
     f.   [   Alumni Program: Connect with the community and plan your contribution beyond WP Credits  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/alumni-program-connect-with-the-community-and-plan-your-contribution-beyond-wp-credits-2/)
     g.   [   Complete the first feedback form  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/complete-the-first-feedback-form-6/)
     h.   [   Reflection: Your First Contribution  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/reflection-your-first-contribution-5/)
     i.   [   Leave Your Mid-Course Feedback  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/leave-your-mid-course-feedback-6/)
     j.   [   Reflection: Halfway Check-In  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/reflection-halfway-check-in-5/)
     k.   [   Participate at a WordPress Event (online or in person)  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/participate-at-a-wordpress-event-online-or-in-person-5/)
         [Preview](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/participate-at-a-wordpress-event-online-or-in-person-5/)
 4.  11 lessons
 5.  a.  [   Prepare and deliver a wrap-up report  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/prepare-and-deliver-a-wrap-up-report-4/)
     b.  [   Complete the feedback form  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/complete-the-feedback-form-7/)
     c.  [   Get your certificate  ](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson/get-your-certificate-7/)
 6.  3 lessons, 1 quiz

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