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Envato Toolkit

By KestutisIT

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Envato Toolkit Review - In-Depth Analysis

Validate Envato purchase codes and check for updates and support expiration. Get user details and download links for plugins and themes.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.64/10

User Rating

2.8/5 (based on 9+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin is a library with a visual UI designed to validate the purchase codes of your customers. It provides details about specific Envato users, including their country, city, total followers, total sales, and avatar. You can also check the license purchase and support expiration dates, as well as the license type purchased.

Additionally, the library features an Envato Item ID search capability, allowing you to find plugin or theme details by name and author. This tool is essential for developers and authors seeking to streamline their workflow without the complexities of the existing Envato Market plugin.

It is released under the MIT license, enabling free and commercial use without any restrictions. The plugin is completely free, with no ads or prompts for upgrades.

Comparing to Alternatives

Envato Toolkit does not have any close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique option for users needing its specific functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Unique integration with Envato services
No known security vulnerabilities
Free to use without hidden costs

Weaknesses

Limited functionality, does not update themes or plugins
User interface is complicated and not user-friendly
Lacks clear documentation or support
Does not meet expectations for theme update capabilities

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are mixed but lean towards negative, with over half of the ratings being 1 or 2 stars, indicating significant dissatisfaction among many users.

Positive highlights

"In a desperate situation and got good help." - dogyardkitchen1
"Changed my review from 1 star to 4 after understanding it's useful for authors." - REALBLM
"No known security issues reported, indicating a safe plugin."

Common complaints

Does not provide any service, including theme update capability
Overly complicated and frustrating to use
Does not serve the intended purpose effectively
Uses deprecated methods and is considered useless by some users
Previous versions were better, current version disappointing

Weaknesses

Poor usability and complicated setup
Fails to deliver core expected features
Lack of updates and maintenance reflected in user complaints

Who Should Use This?

Best for

This plugin is best suited for Envato authors who need a basic toolkit for managing their Envato-related assets within WordPress.

Not ideal for

It is not ideal for users looking for a straightforward, reliable solution to update themes or plugins, or those who prefer a simple and intuitive interface.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic Envato integration features without any premium upgrades.

Final Verdict

Envato Toolkit offers a unique service with no direct alternatives, but its limited functionality and complicated user experience have led to significant user dissatisfaction. While it is safe to use from a security standpoint, it fails to meet many users' expectations, especially regarding theme and plugin updates.

Users who are Envato authors might find some value in this plugin, but those seeking a reliable and easy-to-use tool for managing updates should consider other options. The lack of a pro version and limited support further restrict its appeal.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Envato Toolkit plugin.

Api

Envato

License

Purchase Validator

Update Checker

Screenshots

FAQ

This plugin uses both – Envato Edge API and Envato Market API to retrieve required data automatically, without any need of server-in-the-middle.
So there is no need to save your head revision number or last version on your server, it will get that that automatically from Envato via it’s API.