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How to sell templates on TemplateMonster
To sell on TemplateMonster you now email your product and portfolio details to [email protected], because open registration for new authors ended on January 1, 2026 and each applicant is reviewed one by one. All products are non-exclusive and, since July 1, 2026, authors earn a fixed 20% of their own price on every product type. Product review takes from two business days to two weeks.
Checked on TemplateMonster's own pages on 2026-11-12.
| Cost | No listing fee stated. You earn a fixed 20% commission on the price you set; TemplateMonster adds a customer fee on top that the buyer pays. |
|---|---|
| Who can submit | Individually approved authors. Bulk open registration ended January 1, 2026; apply by email to [email protected]. |
| Review | TemplateMonster staff run pre-checks plus marketing, design, copyright, QA and code reviews. Their help page says two business days to two business weeks. |
| Fits | Website templates, WordPress, WooCommerce, Elementor, Shopify, PrestaShop, Magento, OpenCart and Joomla themes, plugins, presentations, graphics, video, audio and 3D files. Bulk new WordPress, HTML, landing page and graphic submissions are no longer accepted. |
| Time needed | About 30 minutes for the email application; 1 to 2 hours per product upload once files, demo and screenshots are ready. |
Before you start
- A portfolio link and a clear list of the products you plan to sell, for the application email.
- A ZIP with source files, documentation, demo data for CMS products, and anything else buyers need.
- A working live demo URL for template and theme products.
- A virus scan of the archive and a check that the demo has no malicious or third-party scripts.
- Proof of commercial rights for every image, font and code library you include.
- A price that still works after the 20% commission.
How to list on TemplateMonster, step by step
Email your application
Send full details about your products and portfolio to [email protected]. Since January 1, 2026 every new author is reviewed individually instead of through open sign-up.
Ask which topics they want
TemplateMonster says it no longer takes bulk new WordPress themes, HTML templates, landing pages or graphics. You can request a list of preferred topics from your author profile page, so pitch products that fill a gap.
Set up the author account
Once accepted, log in to the Author Cabinet and add billing and withdrawal details. Payouts are requested from the Money Withdrawal tab.
Upload the product
Click Upload New Product, enter the product name and choose a category. Add the live demo URL where the form asks for one, then upload the ZIP.
Pass the review stages
The archive is scanned for viruses and the demo is checked first. Then the product goes through marketing, design, copyright, QA and code review.
Fix soft rejects in time
A soft reject comes with suggestions; update the product within six months or it is deleted automatically. A hard reject cannot be resubmitted.
Handle support and refunds
Refund requests come through the ticket system and you are expected to resolve them quickly. If you and the buyer cannot agree, Customer Care decides and your commission is deducted if a refund is issued.
What the TemplateMonster form asks for
| Field | Limit | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Product name | – | Use a clear name that says what the template is for. |
| Category | – | The category sets which extra fields appear and where buyers find you. |
| Live demo URL | – | A broken demo fails the pre-check before any human reviews the design. |
| Product ZIP | – | Include documentation and demo data, since buyers of CMS themes expect a one-step install. |
Why submissions get rejected
- A virus in the archive, a broken live demo, or malicious content in the demo.
- Low relevance for the market at the marketing review.
- Design that does not meet their standard.
- No clear commercial rights to included assets, or the product is not unique enough.
- The product does not work correctly in QA, or the code fails code review.
- Promoting competitors' products or products not listed on the marketplace.
Tips that make a difference
- Exclusivity is gone: since January 1, 2026 every product is non-exclusive, so you can sell the same files on other marketplaces.
- Your 20% is calculated on your own price, not the retail price; a $50 price with an $8 customer fee pays you $10.
- Older blog posts quoting 40% to 70% commissions are out of date; the current rate is a flat 20% from July 1, 2026.
- You may not sell extra services alongside a theme on the marketplace, so keep customization offers off the listing.
- Licenses are fixed by TemplateMonster (1 Site, 5 Sites and Buyout for templates), so do not write your own license terms into the files.
Example: what JustLaunched prepared
These are the texts Pushify prepared for JustLaunched, a real brand, before listing it on sites like TemplateMonster. See the full sample report ›
| Name | JustLaunched |
|---|---|
| Tagline | Launch board for founders and early adopters |
| Short description | JustLaunched is a free launch board where founders introduce new products and early adopters try them first, ask questions and share feedback. |
| Tags | product launch, launch platform, startup discovery, indie makers, early adopters, beta testers, launch deals, product hunt alternative, saas, startups |
Questions people ask
How much does TemplateMonster pay authors?
Since July 1, 2026 authors earn a fixed 20% of the price they set, on every product type. The rate does not change with sales volume or account status.
Can I still register as a TemplateMonster author?
Open registration ended on January 1, 2026. You now apply by emailing product and portfolio details to [email protected], and each application is reviewed individually.
How long does TemplateMonster review take?
Their help page says from two business days to two business weeks, depending on the product type and the queue.
Does TemplateMonster still offer exclusive selling?
No. As of January 1, 2026 all products are non-exclusive and you are free to sell them on other platforms.
Can I resubmit a rejected product?
After a soft reject you can update and resubmit within six months. A hard-rejected product cannot be resubmitted.
Sources
The TemplateMonster pages this guide was checked against.