Hacktoberfest 2025 wrapped up with over 56,000 participants making substantial contributions to open source projects. This year introduced a new requirement of completing 6 pull requests, promoting deeper engagement. Events included in-person hackathons and online sessions aimed at making open source more accessible. Digital badges were awarded, including a new Super Contributor badge for exceptional contributors. The community celebrated its growth with over 21,000 joining the DigitalOcean Discord. Feedback is welcomed to improve future Hacktoberfest events.