Why SiteCrafted Uses GPL Themes for Demonstration & Packaging
Readymade WordPress Websites
Why SiteCrafted Uses GPL Themes for Demonstration & Packaging
Ever wondered why SiteCrafted builds readymade WordPress websites using GPL themes and plugins? This guide explains the purpose, benefits, legality, and how this approach gives buyers maximum freedom and unlimited flexibility.
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GPL Is the Official WordPress License
WordPress, themes, and plugins are built on the GPL license.
WordPress is 100% open-source and released under the GPL (General Public License).
Because of this, every theme and plugin created for WordPress must also follow GPL – even premium ones.
This means GPL allows:
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Unlimited usage
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Full modification rights
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Redistribution for demo & packaging
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No license restrictions for designing websites
That’s why SiteCrafted can legally use GPL themes to build professional readymade websites.
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GPL Helps Us Create Affordable Ready-to-Use Websites
It keeps the product price low while maintaining top quality.
If SiteCrafted used original licensed premium themes/plugins for every project, the product price would dramatically increase.
Using GPL base files allows us to:
- Reduce production cost
- Offer affordable high-quality websites
- Provide ready-to-launch demos without expensive licenses
- Let buyers decide if they want to upgrade later
It’s a win-win for both developers and buyers.
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Original Premium License Is Optional for Buyers
Buy only if you want automatic updates or official support.
Every SiteCrafted website works perfectly using GPL themes and plugins.
But if the buyer wants:
- Official product support from the author
- Automatic updates
- Premium templates and cloud libraries
They can simply purchase an official license later and replace the GPL theme with the original version.
Nothing breaks — because SiteCrafted never edits the original theme/plugin code.
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SiteCrafted Uses Child Themes for Design Safety
This keeps the customer’s website stable and update-proof.
The SiteCrafted design architecture:
- GPL theme/plugin – untouched base layer
- Custom child theme – all styling & layout work
- Custom CSS stylesheet
- CodeSnippets – additional custom functionality
This structure ensures:
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Updates never break your design
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GPL theme can be replaced with original premium version anytime
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Buyers get long-term stability
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GPL Is Perfect for Demonstration Websites
Showcasing without licensing restrictions.
For demo websites, GPL makes everything easier:
- No activation codes required
- No license verification popups
- No domain binding limitations
- No locked features
This lets buyers preview the website exactly as it will appear after installation.
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Why This Is Completely Legal
GPL explicitly allows redistribution.
The GPL license includes four major freedoms:
- Freedom to run the program for any purpose
- Freedom to study/modify the code
- Freedom to redistribute copies
- Freedom to distribute modified versions
Since WordPress itself enforces GPL on all extensions, SiteCrafted’s usage is 100% legal and community-friendly.
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Buyers Can Upgrade Anytime (Optional)
Get official premium benefits only when needed.
The best part is that upgrading is simple.
You can replace any GPL theme/plugin with the official premium version:
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Without breaking your design
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Without losing demo content
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Without technical changes
This flexibility makes GPL + Child Theme the perfect long-term structure.
Want a Beautiful, Ready-to-Launch Website?
All SiteCrafted websites are built using clean GPL bases + custom child themes for maximum flexibility.
FAQ
Q: Is using GPL legal for client projects?
Yes — fully legal worldwide.
Q: Do buyers need to purchase premium licenses?
No — unless they want official updates or support.
Q: Will replacing the GPL version break the site?
No. SiteCrafted uses child themes, so everything stays safe.
