WPLicense It
Sell and manage license keys for WordPress Applications (Plugins and Themes)
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WPLicense It shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where WPLicense It stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| key | >100 |
| license | >100 |
| license key | >100 |
| serial key | #64 |
| software license | >100 |
About WPLicense It
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
The best number-one software license management solution for your WordPress applications, for developers to properly and securely manage their application software licenses. You can also push updates for your WordPress applications from the WordPress dashboard.
FEATURES
- Automatically Generate and Sell Licenses for WordPress plugins and Themes
- Check License Status with the API
- Push New updates for your Plugins and Themes from your dashboard
- One click update from WordPress Dashboard.
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Installation
MANUAL INSTALLATION
Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/wplicense-it directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins page directly.
Activate the plugin through the Plugins page in WordPress.
INSTALLATION THROUGH WORDPRESS
Open up your WordPress Dashboard and navigate to the Plugins page.
Click on Add new
In the search bar type “WPLicense It”
Select this plugin and click on Install now
Frequently asked questions
Who can use WPLicense It?
WPLicense It is for developers who have developed themes and plugins and would like to sell and manage Licenses for their products.
What can I do with a software license?
A license is an important tool for developers and companies to explicitly set out the end-user’s rights. This includes protection of the developer’s intellectual property (source code, applications) from activities like redistribution, reuse or modification.
Does WPLicense It work for custom-built apps?
WPLicense It is built for WordPress Themes and Plugins, if you would like, you can use this to sell Licenses for another product, but this would require more custom development, and you probably wouldn’t be able to push automatic updates.
Do I need to code for this product?
WPLicense It is built for developers, so setting this up with your Plugin or Theme will require some coding knowledge. You can reach out to us for assistance setting up your product with WPLicense It.
Do you only use the WPLicense It WordPress plugins?
No, you can use WPLicense with both WordPress plugins and themes.
I found a bug in the plugin.
Please post it in the WordPress support forum and we’ll look into it as soosn as possible.
Changelog
0.9
Initial release.
1.0
Fix issue with Checkout and Stripe Tokens
1.0.1
Bug fix: Activation Functions.
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FAQ
WPLicense It: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is WPLicense It free?
Yes. WPLicense It is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WPLicense It safe to use in 2026?
WPLicense It shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WPLicense It?
WPLicense It is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,240 times since it launched in March 2022. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.
Does WPLicense It work with WordPress 7.1?
WPLicense It is officially tested up to WordPress 6.0.17, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does WPLicense It need?
WPLicense It requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WPLicense It last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on June 22, 2022 (4 years ago).
Who makes WPLicense It?
WPLicense It is developed and maintained by Devllo Plugins.
What are the best alternatives to WPLicense It?
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