| Criteria | What to check | |----------|----------------| | | ≤ 3 months (critical) | | Compatible WP version | Latest + 1 back | | PHP version support | 8.0, 8.1, 8.2+ | | Support response time | Look at comments: average reply < 24 hours? | | Sales volume | > 1,000 sales (credibility) | | Rating | ≥ 4.7 stars (minimum 50 ratings) | | Documentation | Online docs, video tutorials? | | Changelog | Frequent, meaningful updates (not just “compatibility”) | | Demo content import | One-click, reliable | 6. Comparison: Envato vs. Official WordPress Repository vs. Premium SaaS | Feature | Envato (ThemeForest) | WordPress.org Repo | Premium SaaS (e.g., GeneratePress Pro, ACF Pro) | |--------|----------------------|--------------------|------------------------------------------------| | Cost | $30–80 one-time | Free | $50–200/year | | Support | 6 months included | Forum only | Priority ticket/chat | | Updates | Author-dependent | Automatic + security | Guaranteed | | Code quality | Variable | Good (reviewed) | Excellent | | Long-term viability | Risky | Safe | Safe | | Ownership | Lifetime license | Lifetime | Annual subscription |