What Is ThemeForest?
ThemeForest is a digital marketplace owned by Envato where users can purchase premium WordPress themes.
Each theme purchase includes:
A downloadable theme file
A license for one website
Access to theme updates
Support from the theme author
Step 1: Create or Log In to Your Envato Account
Go to themeforest.net
Click Sign In (or Create an Account if you don’t have one)
Enter your account details
You must have an Envato account to purchase and download themes.
Step 2: Purchase a WordPress Theme
Use the search bar to find a WordPress theme
Click on a theme to view its details
Click Add to Cart
Choose the license type (usually Regular License)
Complete the checkout process
Once payment is successful, the theme will appear in your account downloads.
Step 3: Download the Theme Files
After purchasing:
Click your profile icon (top right)
Select Downloads
Locate the theme you purchased
Click Download
Choose Installable WordPress file only
⚠️ Make sure you download the Installable WordPress file only option.
Do not upload the full package file to WordPress — it will not install correctly.
This will download a ZIP file that you can upload directly to WordPress.
What If You Downloaded the Full Package?
If you selected:
All files & documentation
You will need to:
Extract the ZIP file on your computer
Locate the inner file labeled something like:
theme-name.zip
installable.zip
Upload that specific ZIP file to WordPress
Step 4: Keep Your License Safe
Every purchase includes a license certificate.
To download your license:
Go to Downloads
Click License Certificate & Purchase Code
Keep this information safe — you may need it for:
Theme updates
Support requests
Theme activation
Important Notes
Each purchase covers one website installation
Support is provided by the theme author, not WebOps
Updates are managed through the theme developer