transferring your plugin to a new owner – plugin handbook

While any plugin can have number of committers and support reps, there is one owner of plugin at any time.   there are two steps that must take place..   First, add the user as committer to the plugin go to https wordpress org plugins YOURPLUGIN advanced and add their in as committer update the readme txt to add their userID as author..   Next, go to Advanced and scroll down to Danger Zone.   Pick someone from the dropdown and click the button..   the plugin will not be available to be transferred, so you must do that first..   To transfer in this case, you will need to email plugins@wordpress org from the CURRENT email the information.   explanation of the reason for the transfer.   If applicable, any changes to the status of being beta plugin..   Most requests are processed without issue, however should plugin be determined to be critical to the WordPress org project, the request was invalid, it may be denied or delayed...   Read more