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WordPress.org Plugin & Theme Directories 🛒 Marketplace Free

Free distribution for WordPress plugins and themes, the funnel behind most freemium WordPress businesses.

Launch, deal & app marketplaces · Free · wordpress.org #49 web rank · ▼ 1 this week · Free (GPL required)

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#49
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▼ 1
Fee / share
Free (GPL required)
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n/a
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Pricing
Free
Type
Launch, deal & app marketplaces

Methods WordPress.org Plugin & Theme Directories pays for

Niches accepted

Mainstream niches only; check its policies before building a gambling, crypto, CBD or adult property on it.

About WordPress.org Plugin & Theme Directories

The WordPress.org directories host free plugins and themes reaching tens of millions of sites. Monetization happens through a Pro version sold on your own site (Freemius, EDD or WooCommerce), but the free listing is the acquisition channel. GPL licensing is required.

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Pros

  • Millions of installs for good free plugins
  • The freemium upsell to Pro is a proven model

Cons

  • Must be GPL and free; monetization happens off-site
  • Review and guidelines

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