How to Upload & Install Elementor Template Kits from Themeforest to WordPress
Before You Begin
Verify you have an Elementor Template Kit. Envato Market offers several different template types, but only Elementor Kits can be installed using the Envato plugin. The plugin cannot install WordPress Themes, HTML Templates, Site Templates or UI/UX Templates.
Envato Elementor Template Kits contain the design data for the Elementor Page Builder plugin for WordPress only. They will always say “Elementor template kit” in the item title and filename and are found in the Elementor > Template Kits category on themeforest.
Install the Envato WordPress Plugin
Ensure you’re following this process to import your kit using the Envato Elements plugin for WordPress.
If you purchased the kit on themeforest, you do NOT need a subscription to Envato to use the item, but you may need a subscription for Elementor Pro, which is the premium version of Elementor. Please check the plugin requirements in the item description of the product.
1.Download your kit file from your themeforest dashboard and do not unzip it.
If you use Safari, you must disable “Open Safe Files after Downloading” under Preferences to ensure the file remains zipped.
2. In WordPress, go to Settings > Permalinks and ensure Post Name is selected, then Save
3. Go to Appearance > Themes > Add New and ensure Hello Elementor is installed and activated.
4. The theme activation will prompt you to install and activate the Elementor Page Builder plugin if it is not already installed. Click Install, then Activate.
5. Go to Elementor > Settings and click the Features tab and ensure Flexbox Container has a green icon (if not, set to Active). This feature is required for all kits published after Oct 1, 2023
6. Go to Plugins > Add New and search for “Envato” and Install and Activate the Envato Elements – Photos & Elementor Templates plugin
7. If your Kit requires Elementor Pro, you must install and connect it before continuing.
8. Go to Elements > Settings and ensure the Server Limits have green checks. Any issues will be noted and should be directed to your web host to resolve before continuing.
Import Your Kit
1.Go to Elements > Installed Kits and click Upload Template Kit ZIP File. Your templates should appear.
Seeing This kit is in the newer “Elementor Kit” format message?
Elementor Full Site Kits are special format kits that include a full site demo for fresh WordPress installations that do not use the Envato Elements plugin.These kits will have “Full Site Kit” in the title and filename and require Elementor Pro.
Go to Elementor > Tools > Import and follow the prompts to install your original zip file downloaded from Envato.
2. Check for the orange banner at the top of the screen and click Install Requirements to load the kit addons and settings.
3. Click Import on the Global Kit Styles first to set colors, fonts and site settings, then click Import Template on each template one at a time in the order shown.
Getting an import error? Unoptimized hosting or other issues may cause import issues. See this article for troubleshooting.
That’s it, you’re ready to begin building your site!
- Imported templates are stored in Elementor under Templates > Saved Templates and must be inserted to a new page in WordPress before customizing.
- Imported blocks, tabs or slides are stored in Elementor under Templates > Saved Templates and may be duplicated and cusotmized directly.
- Elementor Pro site parts are stored in Elementor under Templates > Theme Builder and are customized directly.
