Starter Templates & Sites Pack by ThemeGrill
Premium starter sites and website templates by ThemeGrill. Import demo content, widgets, and theme settings with one click.
Solid choice
Starter Templates & Sites Pack… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 70K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.
- Proven at scale on 70K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.7/5 from 197 reviews
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Starter Templates & Sites P… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| demo | #7 |
| importer | #20 |
| one click import | #20 |
| theme demos | #8 |
| themegrill | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 197 reviews
About Starter Templates & Sites Pack by Theme…
From the official readme · v2.1.3Description
Discover a vast collection of premium starter sites and website templates. Instantly import complete demo content, widgets, and theme settings with a single click. Ideal for business websites, online courses, portfolios, blogs, and more — giving you a professional, ready-to-launch website in minutes.
Contribute
You can contribute to the source code in our GitHub page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the plugin license?
This plugin is released under a GPL license.
Where can I report bugs or contribute to the project?
Bugs can be reported either in our support forum or preferably on the GitHub repository.
Starter Templates & Sites Pack by ThemeGrill is awesome! Can I contribute?
Yes you can! Join in on our GitHub repository 🙂
Changelog
2.1.3 – 21-08-2026
- Fix – SSRF and arbitrary option update via demo_config (schema validation, safe remote requests, option key restrictions).
- Fix – Install Companion Elementor from ThemeGrill GitHub ZIP; skip when already active.
- Fix – Remap Everest Forms shortcodes after import so Contact forms render.
- Fix – User-friendly import errors, progress bar over 100%, and HTML in plugin feature descriptions.
- Fix – User Registration & Membership pages and options configured after import.
- Fix – Prevent a fatal error when another active plugin uses a newer psr/log version than Demo Importer.
- Fix – WooCommerce product categories import issue.
- Tweak – Run post-import hooks only when the demo requires them.
2.1.2 – 31-07-2026
- Feature – Automatically set up a curated AllFeedback NPS survey after importing a demo (where AllFeedback is active).
- Fix – Formbricks JavaScript Errors in Browser Console.
- Fix – ColorMag category colors not applying correctly after import due to unmapped category IDs.
- Fix – Menu items, post parent/author, and attachment URLs left unresolved when content import ran across multiple batches.
- Fix – CSS custom property values (e.g. var(–…)) corrupted in imported pages containing Everest Forms blocks.
2.1.1 – 09-07-2026
- Dev – Updated PHP compatibility to support PHP v7.4 as per WordPress standards.
- Fix – Images not loading properly in the import area.
2.1.0 – 30-06-2026
- Enhance – Batch media import to prevent server timeouts,
- Dev – Added data validation to prevent PHP warnings during content import.
- Dev – Improved widget import to handle missing plugin data.
- Fix – Demo thumbnails not displaying correctly in Zakra theme.
- Fix – Zakra Pro Dynamic CSS not generating during demo import.
- Fix – ColorMag Pro Gossip Demo Import Fails with HTTP 524 Timeout Error.
- Fix – Added proper array validation checks in WXRImporter and ImportHooks.
- Fix – Elementor CSS files return 404 after import due to unresolved asset URLs.
- Fix – Duplicate Menu Items(Demo Importer & Starter Templates) Under Appearance.
- Fix – PHP Warnings Generated When Importing Demo Content Due to Invalid XML Parsing.
- Fix – Demo Importer connectivity issue due to client’s site url being blocked by server.
2.0.0.7 – 30-03-2026
- Fix – REST API permission-related vulnerability.
2.0.0.6 – 13-11-2025
- Fix – Elementor color and typography settings not applying correctly.
- Fix – Site content file opening issue during import.
- Fix – Minor bug fixes.
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Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is Starter Templates & Sites Pack… free?
Yes. Starter Templates & Sites Pack… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Starter Templates & Sites Pack… safe to use in 2026?
Starter Templates & Sites Pack… is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 70K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 70/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Starter Templates & Sites Pack…?
Starter Templates & Sites Pack… is active on 70K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,682,330 times since it launched in December 2016. It was downloaded 14,989 times in the last 30 days.
Does Starter Templates & Sites Pack… work with WordPress 7.1?
Starter Templates & Sites Pack… is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Starter Templates & Sites Pack… need?
Starter Templates & Sites Pack… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Starter Templates & Sites Pack… last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.3, was released on August 21, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Starter Templates & Sites Pack…?
Starter Templates & Sites Pack… is developed and maintained by ThemeGrill.
What are the best alternatives to Starter Templates & Sites Pack…?
The most popular alternatives to Starter Templates & Sites Pack… are Rara One Click Demo Import (20K+ installs), Envo Extra (20K+ installs) and Futurio Extra (20K+ installs).
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