Template Kit – Import
by envato · Page Builders
Also makes 1 other plugin · 408K+ installs across the portfolio →
Use this plugin to import Template Kits to WordPress
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Health
B 80/100
no flags
Active installs
400K+
≈460K estimated
Momentum
+59%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Add “template kits”, “kit” and “kits” to your wp.org tags. You rank #6, #14 and #24 for them without listing them, close enough for a declared tag to move you up. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so with 3 listed these are the slots worth spending.
80 health vs 72 average across 1,895 Page Builders plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →25%
of downloads still active
At least 400K of 1.6M lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Page Builders plugin keeps 2.4%, across 1,272 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Page Builders plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 1 release in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Well optimized
Most to gain: Rating quality
Updated 46 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 6.4.14; the current branch is 6.8
3.4★ over 16 reviews, smoothed to 3.93★ and held back under 25 reviews
3 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Too few reviews to rank on quality — nudge happy users to leave one.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
42
Momentum
Mixed: one swing, the rest drifting
+0.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 27d
28%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 27d
-0.3
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| template kit | #4 | #12 | 0 |
| template kits | #6 | #14 | up 3 |
| kit | #14 | #19 | 0 |
| wordpress themes template kits | #8 | #17 | 0 |
| template your tag | #24 | #23 | — |
| templates kit | #9 | #14 | — |
| template import | #9 | #17 | up 1 |
| kits | #24 | #22 | 0 |
| tools kit | #10 | #17 | 0 |
| tool kit | #11 | #18 | 0 |
| starter templates | #24 | #16 | 0 |
| elementor kit | #23 | #24 | up 1 |
| elementor your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| templates your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
23 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 12 listed. 11 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Add “template kits”, “kit” and “kits” to your wp.org tags. You rank #6, #14 and #24 for them without listing them, close enough for a declared tag to move you up. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so with 3 listed these are the slots worth spending.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,490 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 85.8K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
1
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v1.0.17 · 17 Sep 2026
19
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 100% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “400K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 7 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 58% of the way through.
Install history since 18 Nov 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ swervedesigns8mo ago
Template Kit Import is an absolute lifesaver for anyone looking to streamline their web design workflow. The process of importing kits is incredibly smooth, handling complex layouts and assets without the typical glitches found in other importers. What stands out most is how well it manages dependencies. It clearly identifies which plugins are required for a kit to function correctly and allows you to install them directly through the interface. This saved me a significant amount of time that would usually be spent manually configuring the back end. Whether you are a seasoned developer or a beginner, this plugin makes professional site-building accessible and much faster. It is a lightweight, reliable, and essential tool for my WordPress toolkit.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ExecuServices9mo ago
The decision to sunset the app that made me sub was really disappointing. I was tempted to just recreate it with the help of AI and then just keep using it… but it isnt worth the hassle. There are other options. 5 star reviews are fake, or employees. This is a dumpster fire of a plugin. In an age where AI is taking over and becoming better and better at doing things, like design, creating custom themes, etc… Envato decided to go backwards and become LESS convenient for their subs… Interesting move.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ VForce9mo ago
This plugin is a huge downgrade to the form envato elements plugin, just installed the plugin again on Jan 27th, 2026 and it throws up an unexpected error on a fresh install of wordpress and the plugin. “Sorry there was an unexpected error from API call:SyntaxError: Failed to execute ‘json’ on ‘Response’: Unexpected token ‘<‘, “<!doctype “… is not valid JSON. <!doctype html> <html lang=”en”> <head> <meta charset=”utf-8″ /> <meta name=”viewport” content=”width=device-width, initial-scale=1″ /> <title>Page Not Found</title> <style> body { bac”I believe elementor recently has an import feature which works better. Any 5 star review of this plugin decision is 100% paid for, because nobody likes this change. Once again a terrible and lousy decision and caused many to unsubscribeto envato elements. It was SOOO helpful being able to license REAL stock photos of REAL humans inside a wordpress installation. Why would I pay you for degraded services and more AI mess?
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ 615design11mo ago
Sam @envato was a great help with the recent changes and support! This topic was modified 7 months ago by 615design. This topic was modified 7 months ago by 615design.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ leosa111mo ago
Seit der Umstellung und dem Update auf das neue Envato Template Kit Import Plugin funktioniert bei mir das meiste nicht mehr. Und das, was überhaupt noch läuft, ist unnötig kompliziert und umständlich geworden. Vor dem Update war das Plugin richtig gut: schnell, zuverlässig und einfach zu bedienen. Jetzt kostet es nur noch Zeit, weil ständig etwas nicht klappt und man sich durch umständliche Schritte quälen muss. So ist das leider aktuell keine Hilfe mehr, sondern eher eine zusätzliche Baustelle.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ servkh12mo ago
The terrible decision of sunsetting enavto elements plugin was wrong! BIG MISTAKE! Please bring it back ai is not gonna fix that. I dont know where this is going but get ready to loose a lot of subscribers.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ coreconnectweb1.0y ago
Envato Elements was one of the best plugins and worth paying for a regular annual subscription. Since the deprecation of the plugin, we cancelled our renewal and are still looking for a way to connect to our WordPress client accounts. Please bring back the ability to get images licensed to the correct project and into the media folder. Go back to being #1!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jorgecsanz1.0y ago
I’ve been a subscriber of Envato Elements since 2021, the removal of the plugin has no name, if I was here it was for the ease of use, I’m seriously rethinking renewing the subscription. For two reasons, because of the plugin and because I don’t see where this company is going, it seems that with the AI shit everything is allowed…. What the fuck does the plugin have to do with AI?
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- 2026-09-14 Version 1.0.17 Security: Validate the stored Template Kit folder before removing it, so kit deletion can only ever affect the kit’s own folder Security: Restrict Template Kit records and their metadata to administrators Fix: Deleting a 1.0.17
- 2024-07-19 Version 1.0.16 Updating branding and screenshots 1.0.16
- 2024-03-22 Version 1.0.15 Fix: Change minimum capability from “editor” to “install_themes” 1.0.15
- 2021-10-21 Version 1.0.14 Fix: Swap to using ZipArchive for Template Kit extraction 1.0.14
- 2021-09-17 Version 1.0.13 Feature: Better compatibility with Elementor Kits 1.0.13
- 2021-07-19 Version 1.0.12 Update: Compatibility with Elementor 3.3.0 1.0.12
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 3 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.0.17). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.5 Template Kit – Import <= 1.0.16 - Authenticated (Editor+) Arbitrary File Deletion ↗2026-09-24 CVE-2026-96824 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Affects <= 1.0.16 Patched in 1.0.17
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Template Kit – Import <= 1.0.14 - Authenticated(Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via template upload ↗2024-04-01 CVE-2024-2334 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 1.0.14 Patched in 1.0.15
- Patched High · 8.8 Envato Elements <= 2.0.10 & Template Kit <= 1.0.13 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Upload ↗2021-10-21 CVE-2021-4330 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 1.0.13 Patched in 1.0.14
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 13 languages, 11 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
3 of 8 pass · checked 2 Nov 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Use this plugin to import Template Kits to WordPress"
- ! Has a FAQ Only 2 questions in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 0 of 2 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("undefined").
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("use this"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor.
- ! Headings and lists 0 headings and 0 lists; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ! Enough to quote 297 characters of description; under 1,000 there is little to quote.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 3 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-04-05 300K+ → 400K+ up after 132 days in tier
- 2025-11-24 200K+ → 300K+ up after 91 days in tier
- 2025-08-25 100K+ → 200K+ up after 836 days in tier
- 2023-05-12 90K+ → 100K+ up after 79 days in tier
- 2023-02-22 80K+ → 90K+ up after 90 days in tier
- 2022-11-24 70K+ → 80K+ up after 97 days in tier
- 2022-08-19 60K+ → 70K+ up after 92 days in tier
- 2022-05-19 50K+ → 60K+ up after 60 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Fullwidth Templates for Any Theme & Page Builder 20K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A -
SKT Templates – 100% Free Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg 20K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A -
Responsive Starter Templates – Elementor Templates & Starter Sites 10K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags A -
Demo Importer Plus 10K+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags B
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