Turn your innovative ideas into reality!
Every day, Open edX educators, developers, and learners encounter moments of friction – that missing feature that would save hours of work, the workflow that could be smoother, or the brilliant idea that could transform how students learn. Until now, these insights often remained scattered across Slack channels, conference conversations, and individual wishlists.
We’d like to change that!
We’re excited to introduce the Feature Requests category in our community forum, a dedicated space where your ideas don’t just get heard, they get acted upon. This isn’t just another suggestion box; it’s a direct pipeline from community insights to platform improvements. Learn more here.
Why Feature Requests Matter
The best educational technology improvements come from the people using the platform every day. You know where the pain points are. You understand what would make your courses more engaging, your administrative tasks more efficient, or your development work more streamlined.
Community-Driven Prioritization
Here’s where it gets exciting: your engagement directly influences development priorities. We’ll regularly run community polls to identify the most valuable ideas. Your votes, comments, and real-world use cases will help guide which requests move forward in the development pipeline. The features that generate the most community interest and demonstrate clear value will be prime candidates for official product proposals.
What Makes a Great Feature Request?
The most successful feature requests share common characteristics:
🎯 Clear Problem Focus: They identify a specific pain point rather than jumping straight to a solution
📊 Real-World Evidence: They include concrete examples, user stories, or data showing the impact
🤝 Community Resonance: They address challenges that multiple community members face
💡 Implementation Awareness: They consider technical feasibility and integration with existing workflows
🔄 Iterative Development: Authors engage with feedback and refine their ideas based on community input
Your Ideas, Our Platform’s Future
Every feature request is a potential improvement that could benefit the entire global Open edX community. That workflow enhancement you need might solve problems for hundreds of other educators. That innovative learning feature you’ve envisioned might unlock new possibilities for thousands of students.
Feature Requests is more than a new forum category; it’s a commitment to community-driven development. It’s recognition that the people using the Open edX platform every day have the best insights into how it can be improved.
Your voice matters. Your ideas have power. Your experience drives innovation.
The future of the Open edX platform isn’t just shaped by technical roadmaps and corporate priorities, it’s shaped by educators who want better tools, developers who see efficiency opportunities, and learners who deserve exceptional experiences.
Ready to submit your first feature request? Visit the Feature Requests category and help shape the future of the Open edX platcform. Together, we’re building not just better software, but better educational experiences for learners worldwide.
