Elementor remains the go-to option for most people who want to create a WordPress-based website the visual way. And you don't always need to start everything from scratch. For a shorter turnaround time, you can use a template instead.
The problem is that Elementor doesn't offer an official marketplace where users can sell and buy premade templates like, for instance, Elegant Themes.
ThemeForest exists as a popular destination to download Elementor templates, but I personally don't recommend ThemeForest as it is getting more problematic.
Instead, you can visit the following websites if you need premade templates for your Elementor projects.
Things to Look Before Downloading/Buying an Elementor Template
Elementor allows you to export your design into a JSON file and then import it to another website on a different domain.
The word "design" here refers to page, section, theme builder template, popup and so on. Literally anything you create with Elementor can be exported into a JSON template.
A JSON template can be imported directly via the Elementor editor, but some template providers make it complicated by requiring you to install an extra plugin.
This is the main thing you need to notice before you buy an Elementor template.
Another crucial thing you need to know. Some template providers are also Elementor add-on developers. In many cases, they offer Elementor templates but you are required to install the add-on they develop because the templates are created using their add-on.
Here are four crucial questions you need to answer before buying an Elementor template:
- Are you required to install a plugin to import a template?
- Are you required to install a third-party Elementor add-on to import a template
- Are you required to create a cloud account to import a template?
- Will you get the support if you encounter an issue while importing?
List of Websites to Download/Buy Elementor Templates
| Website | Key highlights |
|---|---|
| Pagebuildertemplates.com | All templates are created with Elementor native widgets and available in JSON files. |
| KitPapa | Doesn't require Elementor Pro to import the templates. |
| Darrel Wilson | Limited website usage per template. |
| Templatish | A great website to get Elementor templates with advanced animation effects. |
| Nicolai's Template Club | Most templates on this website have a premium vibe. |
| Creative Market | Offers a huge collection of Elementor templates from various creators. |
1. Pagebuildertemplates.com
Pagebuildertemplates.com is the first website I strongly recommend if you are looking for Elementor templates for your new projects. All Elementor templates that this website offers are available in JSON files.
This means, you don't need to install an extra plugin to import them. Instead, you can import them directly from your Elementor editor.
Also, you don't need to install a third-party Elementor add-on as all templates available on Pagebuildertemplates.com are created with the native Elementor widgets.
Pagebuildertemplates.com offers Elementor templates in several categories. From template kits, landing page templates, hero section templates, to single post templates.
In Pagebuildertemplates.com, some templates are offered in a bundle, some are available as individual purchases. They create new Elementor templates regularly.
Pagebuildertemplates has some templates that come with sleek animation effects and these effects are built with little JavaScript and CSS snippets.
Pros of Pagebuildertemplates.com:
- No need to install an extra plugin to import the templates
- All templates are created with native Elementor widgets (Free and Pro)
- No subscription
- Regular updates
- Lifetime support
- Unlimited website usage
Cons of Pagebuildertemplates.com:
- Basic CSS knowledge is required to edit some templates
2. KitPapa
KitPapa is a website that exclusively sells Elementor templates. It has a huge collection of Elementor templates with great designs. You can easily find an Elementor template thanks to its useful filtering option on the left side.
KitPapa is the antithesis of Pagebuildertemplates.com. In Pagebuildertemplates.com, all templates are created with Elementor native widgets only. In KitPapa, nearly all templates are created with third-party widgets.
This means, you need to install a third-party Elementor add-on before you can import a template in order to get all elements on the design loaded.
The good part is, you don't need to update to Elementor Pro.
Pros of KitPapa:
- No Elementor Pro required
- Great documentation
- No subscription
- Regular updates
- Useful filtering feature
Cons of KitPapa:
- Requires third-party add-ons
3. Darrel Wilson
Darrel Wilson is a YouTuber with a huge number of subscribers. His channel specifically covers WordPress and web development. Once in a while he also covers Elementor.
Darrel Wilson also has a website that sells Elementor templates. He has a collection of great Elementor templates to build professional websites quickly.
Most templates available on Darrel Wilson's website are created with Elementor Pro meaning that you don't need to install a third-party add-on to import them.
However, there are also some templates that are created with third-party add-ons. Especially the ones with advanced animation effects. You need to learn the required plugins before you buy a template from Darrel's website.
Same as Pagebuildertemplates.com and KitPapa, you can also buy templates on Darrel's website without needing to make a subscription although this option is available.
Pros of Darrel Wilson:
- Useful filtering feature
- Regular updates
- Great documentation
Cons of Darrel Wilson:
- Limited website usage
- Limited support duration
- Some templates require third-party add-on
4. Templatish
Templatish is a bit different from the first three websites above. It is not the type of website that sells Elementor templates to create a complete website (template kits).
Most templates available in Templatish are custom effects created specifically for Elementor. Mostly created with custom JavaScript and CSS. The templates are available in JSON files which you can import to your website.
You can then use the effects to create a specific section on the website you are building.
Templatish is a great website to buy Elementor templates if you want to add custom animation effects to your Elementor project but are not interested in installing a third-party add-on.
The man behind this website also actively creates content on YouTube just like Darrel Wilson.
Pros of Templatish:
- Affordable templates
- All templates are created with native Elementor widgets
- Great documentation on YouTube
- Useful filtering feature to browse templates
Cons of Templatish:
- Doesn't offer templates to create a complete website
- Requires basic CSS knowledge to edit the templates
5. Nicolai's Template Club
Nicolai's Template Club is another website that specifically sells Elementor templates. All Elementor templates available on this website have a premium vibe, which is great if you want to create an Elementor website and sell it at a higher price.
The good thing is, you don't need to install a third-party add-on to import the templates from this website.
The bad thing is, you need to have basic CSS knowledge to edit the templates. Most templates available on Nicolai's Template Club come with at least one animation effect and it is built with custom JavaScript and CSS.
Unlike other templates above, Nicolai's Template Club doesn't offer individual templates. You can only get the templates in a bundle.
Pros of Nicolai's Template Club:
- No third-party add-on required to import the templates
- Designs look premium
- Regular updates
- Unlimited website usage
- Great documentation on YouTube
Cons of Nicolai's Template Club:
- Requires buying a bundle
- Requires basic CSS knowledge
6. Creative Market
Creative Market is a marketplace platform where you can sell and buy assets for your creative projects. Pretty similar to ThemeForest. In Creative Market, you can also find Elementor templates.
Being a marketplace, you can find Elementor templates from various creators instead of a single creator. Most template creators offer their templates in JSON files so that you can import them directly via the Elementor editor.
Creative Market has a useful search feature which you can use to search a template you need. It also has a super useful filtering feature which you can use to filter the search results by price range, color, etc.
Most Elementor templates available on Creative Market are expensive enough. Even for a simple template. If you are okay with this, then Creative Market is worth visiting if you need an Elementor template for your project.
Pros of Creative Market:
- A huge collection of Elementor templates from various creators
- Useful filtering feature
Cons of Creative Market:
- Not specifically sells Elementor templates
- Pricey
Summary
Starting a new Elementor website from a prebuilt template can be a smart move for a shorter turnaround time. While Elementor doesn't offer an official marketplace to get a decent template, third-party websites exist.
Depending on your criteria, you can visit one of the websites on the above list to download Elementor templates.
If you want to download a template that is created with Elementor native widgets and is available in JSON file, then Pagebuildertemplates.com is the best website to visit.
If you want to download a template without needing to upgrade to Elementor Pro to import, then you can visit KitPapa.
Nicolai's Template Club is a great website to download Elementor templates with a premium vibe, while Creative Market is the best website to download Elementor templates from various creators.
