HACKTOBERFEST 2025

A month-long celebration
of all things open source

It's that time of year again. Hacktoberfest is nearly upon us!
Prepare your projects, brace yourself for action—registration opens September 15, 2025.

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Everything You Need to Know

From first-time contributors to seasoned maintainers, there's something for everyone

Schedule

Week-long celebration with daily challenges and workshops

Daily coding challenges
Live workshops & tutorials
Community showcase events
Mentorship sessions

How to Participate

Multiple ways to get involved, regardless of skill level

Make your first pull request
Join a project team
Attend virtual workshops
Share your coding journey

Prizes & Recognition

Celebrate achievements and contributions

Digital badges for milestones
Swag packages for contributors
Featured project spotlights
Community recognition awards

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need coding experience?

Not at all! We have beginner-friendly projects and mentors ready to help you make your first contribution.

How do I get started?

Earn Digital Badges

Track your progress and celebrate achievements with our interactive badge system. Share your accomplishments on GitHub and LinkedIn!

New badges unlock as you contribute

First Contribution

Made your very first pull request

0% Complete

Submit 1 pull request

Code Warrior

Contributed to 3 different projects

33% Complete

Contribute to 3 projects

Community Helper

Helped other contributors in discussions

67% Complete

Help 5 community members

Open Source Advocate

Shared your journey on social media

100% Complete

Share 3 social posts

Speed Demon

Completed daily challenges

85% Complete

Complete 5 daily challenges

Mentor

Guided newcomers through their first contributions

50% Complete

Mentor 3 newcomers

Project Champion

Led a project to significant milestone

0% Complete

Lead a project milestone

Goal Crusher

Completed all weekly objectives

25% Complete

Complete all weekly goals

Share Your Achievements

Once earned, badges can be displayed on your GitHub profile, LinkedIn, or personal website. Show the world your open source contributions!

Community Stories

Hear from past participants about their transformative experiences

"I never thought I could contribute to open source as a beginner. The mentorship and welcoming community made all the difference. I made my first 5 contributions!"

Sarah Chen

First-time Contributor • 2024

10,000+

Contributors in 2024

500+

Projects Participated

50,000+

Pull Requests Merged