Troy Chaplin is a Senior Frontend Developer with over 16 years of experience specializing in WordPress, React, and user-focused design. As the lead developer of an enterprise WordPress system and a React component library at Carleton University, Troy is passionate about crafting accessible, performant solutions that empower editors and developers alike.
He contributes 10–15 hours each week to Gutenberg and the WordPress Developer Blog, with the goal of supporting the evolution of WordPress’s block editor and becoming more active in the themes and design teams.
Beyond his day-to-day work, Troy maintains several open-source tools, including the Block Accessibility Check plugin, a multi-block starter plugin, and a monorepo manager for streamlining dependency and asset workflows. He enjoys designing and developing React component libraries and transforming them into feature-rich, custom Gutenberg blocks that integrate seamlessly into the WordPress editing experience.
Whether he’s improving accessibility standards or refining build processes, Troy is dedicated to creating tools and resources that help developers build better, more sustainable WordPress solutions.