Best directories for templates and themes
Where to list templates and themes so customers can find you. We ran 4 real template or theme searches and counted which directories came up in the first ten results (9 did). Below: the 9 to claim first, each with a verdict and the evidence, then 35 more.
Online listing guide Measured Oct 20, 2026 (Google, US) 4 searches Thin evidence
The short read
- Most visible: Figma Community, in 1 of 4 searches, best #3. Start there.
- Directories won only 9 of 30 top-10 spots. Figma Community, Notion Marketplace and Webflow Templates were the only ones seen, once each.
- Paid: test WooCommerce Marketplace alone, with a tracked link and a stop date. We have no lead data for any paid platform.
How we picked
Every list on this page follows the same three rules, in this order. Each card says which rule put it there.
- 1
Seen in searches. How many of the 4 searches below a directory reached the organic top 10 in, then its best position. AI Overview citations break ties.
- 2
Then fit. Built for templates and themes, then broad company profiles, then platform-only marketplaces.
- 3
Then popularity. Tranco top-1M rank, only to break ties. No domain authority.
How much to trust it
Thin evidence4 searches and 9 directory results. Enough to see who shows up at all, not enough to separate close picks.
- It shows
- Which directories Google put in the first ten results for these 4 searches on Oct 20, 2026, and how often directories won a spot at all.
- It does not show
- Traffic, calls or sign-ups from any listing; other phrasings or dates; ChatGPT and other AI answers. A directory missing here can still matter in your market.
What the searches showed. Directories won 9 of 30 first-page spots, so the listings below are a real discovery channel for templates and themes.
| Search | AI Overview | Directories in first ten |
|---|---|---|
| “notion templates” | 2 of 5 | |
| “best webflow templates” | 3 of 10 | |
| “free website templates” | 2 of 8 | |
| “best shopify themes” | 2 of 7 |
Who took the other spots: disruptiveadvertising.com (#1), freewebsitetemplates.com (#1), html5up.net (#2), websiteplanet.com (#3), archetypethemes.co (#4) and other sites that are not directories.
Claim these first
9 picks showed up in our searches and come first.
Seen in searches for template or theme
Rule 1: searches appeared in, then best position
- 1Open site (opens Figma Community in a new tab)
Also seen in Google
Figma Community figma.com
Official home for Figma plugins, widgets and templates.
Seen in searches
In 1 of 4 searches, best #3
Weak signal: one searchSeen at figma.com/community/website-templates
What we know
Free, paid upgrades · Plugins go through Figma's review before Community listing ('In review' badge; decision emailed); 'Approval times vary depending on current volume'. The plugin security disclosure form review 'may take up to two weeks'. Paid selling requires applying and meeting eligibility requirements. Plugins can only be submitted from the Figma desktop app (no web submit page). · Serves any country
Cost: Publishing to the Community is available on any plan at no cost. Selling paid files/plugins/widgets requires approval as a creator and an a…
Approval: Plugins go through Figma's review before Community listing ('In review' badge; decision emailed); 'Approval times vary depending on current…
You need: Figma desktop app (macOS/Windows) for plugins, two-factor authentication enabled, support contact, security disclosure…
Checked on figma.com 2026-10-20.
Not established yet: link type and claim page.
Why #1: Both appeared in 1 of 4 searches and both are built for templates and themes; Figma Community is the more visited site (Tranco #892 vs not in the top 1M).
- 2Claim listing (opens Notion Marketplace in a new tab)
Also seen in Google
Notion Marketplace notion.com
Official Notion template marketplace (30,000+ templates).
Seen in searches
In 1 of 4 searches, best #1
Weak signal: one searchSeen at notion.com/templates
What we know
Free, paid upgrades · Nofollow link · Manual review: set up a creator profile, then submit each template for review (status visible at app.notion.com/profile/templates); if approved the Notion team adds it to Marketplace and sends a link. Selling directly requires joining a waitlist and approval by the Notion team, which 'may take a few months'; Notion may approve or reject at its discretion. Then Stripe onboarding. · Serves any country
Cost: Free and paid templates can be listed. For paid templates sold through Marketplace, Notion is merchant of record and charges 8% + $0.40 per…
Approval: Manual review: set up a creator profile, then submit each template for review (status visible at app.notion.com/profile/templates); if appr…
You need: Notion creator profile (photo, cover, info); template published as a Notion Site; brief and full description; for paid…
Checked on notion.com 2026-10-20, link type included.
Why #2: Notion Marketplace and Webflow Templates tie on every measure, so they are listed alphabetically.
- 3Claim listing (opens Webflow Templates in a new tab)
Best free listing
Webflow Templates webflow.com
Official marketplace of 7,000+ Webflow templates.
Seen in searches
In 1 of 4 searches, best #1
Weak signal: one searchSeen at webflow.com/templates
What we know
Free · Followed link · Two steps: apply to become an approved Template Creator, then each template is reviewed by the Marketplace team, typically within 3-5 days of submission; templates must score at least 'Good' on every rubric section; low-quality submissions are rejected with feedback, others get one opportunity to fix issues. · Serves any country
Cost: No listing fee; creators earn 95% commission on paid template sales via the Webflow Marketplace (Webflow keeps 5% to cover payment processi…
Approval: Two steps: apply to become an approved Template Creator, then each template is reviewed by the Marketplace team, typically within 3-5 days…
You need: Approved Template Creator status; paid Workspace plan; 100% pass on the Webflow Way Validator across all published page…
Checked on webflow.com 2026-10-20, link type included.
Why #3: Both appeared in 1 of 4 searches; Webflow Templates placed higher (best #1 vs #4).
- 4Claim listing (opens Made in Webflow in a new tab)
Best template or theme-only directory
Made in Webflow webflow.com
Showcase of Webflow-built sites and cloneables.
Seen in searches
In 1 of 4 searches, best #4
Weak signal: one searchSeen at webflow.com/made-in-webflow/template
What we know
Paid · Nofollow link · Self-serve, no review described: toggle 'Showcase site' in Site settings > General and fill in the Made in Webflow page (title, description, tags, thumbnail); appears once showcased. Unpublishing removes it. · Serves any country
Cost: Showcasing requires a paid Webflow plan (Site plan or Workspace plan); no separate showcase fee.
Approval: Self-serve, no review described: toggle 'Showcase site' in Site settings > General and fill in the Made in Webflow page (title, description…
You need: Paid Webflow Site or Workspace plan; public creator profile; site published to its webflow.io subdomain (the showcase l…
Checked on webflow.com 2026-10-20, link type included.
Why #4: Both appeared in 1 of 4 searches; Made in Webflow placed higher (best #4 vs #5).
- 5Claim listing (opens Notion Everything in a new tab)
Also seen in Google
Notion Everything notioneverything.com
Notion templates, tools and resources directory.
Seen in searches
In 1 of 4 searches, best #5
Weak signal: one searchSeen at notioneverything.com/blog/free-notion-templates
What we know
Free · Redirect link · Manual review "within 14 days"; creator emailed on publish. Page currently states new template submissions are "on hold". · Serves any country
Cost: Template submission is free ("100% free, 20% commission"); for paid templates Notion Everything takes a 20% commission via a Gumroad affili…
Approval: Manual review "within 14 days"; creator emailed on publish. Page currently states new template submissions are "on hold".
You need: Template with onboarding/instructions sections; short and long descriptions; 1 cover + at least 2 visuals at 1200x700 l…
Checked on notioneverything.com 2026-10-20, link type included.
Why #5: Both appeared in 1 of 4 searches; Notion Everything is built for templates and themes, Etsy is not confirmed to list templates and themes.
- 6Claim listing (opens Etsy in a new tab)
Also seen in Google
Etsy etsy.com
Leading marketplace for handmade, vintage and digital goods.
Seen in searches
In 1 of 4 searches, best #7
Weak signal: one searchSeen at etsy.com/market/shopify_themes_best
What we know
Paid · Serves any country
Cost: $0.20 USD listing fee per item (listings expire after 4 months); 6.5% transaction fee; payment processing (US) 3% + $0.25; one-time, non-re…
Checked on etsy.com 2026-10-20.
Not established yet: link type and approval process.
Why #6: Both appeared in 1 of 4 searches and both are not confirmed to list templates and themes; Etsy is the more visited site (Tranco #326 vs #1,324).
Check eligibility. Google showed it for these searches, but our census files Etsy under other business types. Confirm its claim page accepts templates and themes.
Note. Bot-blocked to curl (403). [HTTP 403 on 2026-10-20 curl check]
- 7Claim listing (opens Dribbble in a new tab)
Also seen in Google
Dribbble dribbble.com
The leading design portfolio network where clients browse and hire designers.
Seen in searches
In 1 of 4 searches, best #8
Weak signal: one searchSeen at dribbble.com/tags/free-website-template
What we know
Free, paid upgrades · No link to your site · Instant self-serve signup; no review stated. · Serves any country
Cost: Free account ($0); Pro plans: Lite $4/mo and Standard $8/mo billed yearly (pay-monthly option also offered); higher tiers include boosted-s…
Approval: Instant self-serve signup; no review stated.
Checked on dribbble.com 2026-10-20, link type included.
Why #7: Both appeared in 1 of 4 searches and both are not confirmed to list templates and themes; Dribbble is the more visited site (Tranco #1,324 vs not in the top 1M).
Check eligibility. Google showed it for these searches, but our census files Dribbble under other business types. Confirm its claim page accepts templates and themes.
Note. [HTTP 202 on 2026-10-20 curl check]
- 8Open site (opens r/shopify in a new tab)
Best for community posts
r/shopify reddit.com
Reddit community: 383K members; Shopify merchants and app developers.
Seen in searches
In 1 of 4 searches, best #2
Weak signal: one searchSeen at reddit.com/r/shopify/comments/1bbcz4k/favorite…
What we know
Free · Community subreddit, no listing mechanism; posts must be specific to the Shopify platform and promotional content is not allowed (per The Hive Index summary). Official rules page could not be read (Reddit blocks automated access). · Serves any country
Cost: Posting to the subreddit is free with a Reddit account; third-party index (The Hive Index) describes r/shopify as promotion-free with stric…
Approval: Community subreddit, no listing mechanism; posts must be specific to the Shopify platform and promotional content is not allowed (per The H…
Checked on reddit.com 2026-10-20.
Not established yet: link type and claim page.
Why #8: r/shopify appeared in 1 of 4 searches, Shopify Theme Store in 0.
Check eligibility. Google showed it for these searches, but our census files r/shopify under other business types. Confirm its claim page accepts templates and themes.
Note. Member count from Hive Index (Reddit blocked direct checks). Read each subreddit's self-promotion rules before posting.
- 9Claim listing (opens Shopify Theme Store in a new tab)
Also seen in Google
Shopify Theme Store shopify.com
Official Shopify theme store.
Seen in searches
Cited in 1 AI Overview
Weak signal: AI Overview onlyWhat we know
Paid · Followed link · Manual multi-stage review: submit via Partner Dashboard > Themes > Submit a theme (ZIP + listing info); the theme must pass all requirements in each of five review stages; reviewers may access your demo store admin. No overall timeline given; resubmitting without addressing rejection reasons can lead to temporary suspension. · Serves any country
Cost: No submission fee mentioned; themes sold through the Shopify Theme Store are subject to a 15% revenue share.
Approval: Manual multi-stage review: submit via Partner Dashboard > Themes > Submit a theme (ZIP + listing info); the theme must pass all requirement…
You need: Shopify Partner account; acceptance of the Shopify Partner Agreement; theme ZIP built to Theme Store requirements and f…
Checked on shopify.com 2026-10-20, link type included.
Why #9: Ranked below r/shopify. r/shopify appeared in 1 of 4 searches, Shopify Theme Store in 0.
Paid platforms worth testing
Listed as paid in our census. We have no lead or traffic numbers for them, so test one at a time with a tracked link, set a stop date, and keep only what pays back.
- 1 Open WooCommerce Marketplace listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Paid · Followed link · Apply for a partner account; once approved, submit the product, which the team reviews for functionality, security, compatibility and UX with possible revision requests before launch. No timeline stated.
- 2 Gumroad Discover gumroad.comOpen Gumroad Discover listing page in a new tab
Gumroad's marketplace of digital products from independent creators; products can surface to buyers browsing…
Best for: Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Paid · No link to your site · Automatic once eligible: payout settings filled in, balance of at least $100 USD from genuine sales, and verification by Gumroad's risk team ('can take on average 3 weeks after you pass the $100 threshold'). Product then listed if it has 1+ successful sale, a category selected and ratings enabled. Discover products are auto-opted into the Gumroad Affiliates Program.
- 3 Open TemplateMonster listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes only
Serves: Any country
Paid
- 4 Open Creative Market listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Paid
- 5 Open UI8 listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Paid · Editorial review
Developer marketplaces and registries
24 developer marketplaces and registries that accept templates and themes, ranked by audience fit and then site popularity (Tranco).
- 1 Open Adobe Exchange listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Followed link · Manual review: submit through Adobe Developer Distribution; Adobe reviewers approve listings before they are published on Adobe Exchange and the developer is notified when live. No timeframe stated. Experience Cloud listings require joining the Digital Experience Partner Program.
- 2 Open ThemeForest listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes only
Serves: Any country
Not established yet
- 3 Open Divi Marketplace listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes only
Serves: Any country
Free · Nofollow link · Manual review: 'It typically takes ~1 week for a product to be reviewed' (design review, QA testing and line-by-line code audit); accepted products go live immediately, declined products get reasons and may resubmit. Note: seller profile website links are nofollow; product pages carry a dofollow "Live Demo" link.
- 4 Open Airtable Marketplace listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Free · Followed link · Manual review for bugs, security and malicious behavior after running `block submit` and completing the submission form; Airtable says end-to-end review takes from a few days to a few weeks depending on complexity, back-and-forths and pipeline volume. Failed steps get feedback and can be resubmitted.
- 5 Open Blender Extensions listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Free · Nofollow link · Upload your extension (Blender ID sign-in) then 'Wait for Review' by the platform's moderators. Timing not stated.
- 6 Open Hugo Themes listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Free · Nofollow link · Pull request to gohugoio/hugoThemesSiteBuilder adding repo URL to themes.txt; merged by maintainers after Netlify deploy preview succeeds.
- 7 Open Obsidian Community Plugins listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Free · Nofollow link · Self-serve with automated review: sign in to community.obsidian.md with an Obsidian account, link GitHub (to verify repo ownership), choose 'Add a plugin'; the directory reviews the plugin automatically and shows guidance; it can't be installed until automated-review errors are fixed via a new GitHub release. No timeline stated.
- 8 Open CodeCanyon site in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Not established yet
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- 9 Sketch Plugins sketch.comOpen Sketch Plugins in a new tab
Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Not established yet
- 10 Railway Templates railway.comOpen Railway Templates in a new tab
Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Not established yet
- 11 Penpot Hub penpot.appOpen Penpot Hub in a new tab
Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Not established yet
- 12 FlutterFlow Marketplace flutterflow.ioOpen FlutterFlow Marketplace in a new tab
Templates and themes only
Serves: Any country
Not established yet
- 13 Astro Themes astro.buildOpen Astro Themes in a new tab
Templates and themes only
Serves: Any country
Free, paid upgrades
- 14 Bubble Marketplace bubble.ioOpen Bubble Marketplace in a new tab
Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Not established yet
- 15 Firefox Add-ons (AMO) mozilla.orgOpen Firefox Add-ons (AMO) in a new tab
Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Free · Redirect link · Automated validation on upload (errors block submission); a listed add-on is then 'published and available on AMO', and listed add-ons 'may be subject to further review' with the outcome notified later. No timeframe stated.
- 16 Framer Marketplace framer.comOpen Framer Marketplace in a new tab
Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Free · Nofollow link · Instant: per Framer Help, 'Templates are published immediately after you submit them. There is no review process or waiting period.' (Older guidance described a 7+14-day manual review.) Copying others' work or ranking manipulation can lead to removal.
- 17 Ghost Marketplace ghost.orgOpen Ghost Marketplace in a new tab
Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Free · Followed link · Curated: anyone can submit a theme via the form, but due to high volume Ghost only accepts the very best themes; unsuccessful applications (often on style grounds) get no detailed feedback. No review timeline stated.
- 18 Notion Connections notion.comOpen Notion Connections in a new tab
Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Followed link · Manual review: submit from the Listings > Connections page in Notion's developer portal; Notion team replies within 5-10 business days by email; may reject for brand/trademark, quality or unmet baseline criteria, with resubmission allowed. Public connections must also pass a Notion security review before listing.
- 19 Notionland notionland.coOpen Notionland in a new tab
Templates and themes only
Serves: Any country
Not established yet
- 20 Prototion prototion.comOpen Prototion in a new tab
Templates and themes only
Serves: Any country
Not established yet
- 21 Vercel Templates vercel.comOpen Vercel Templates in a new tab
Templates and themes only
Serves: Any country
Free · Followed link · Submission form (GitHub repo, name, 140-char description, demo URL, thumbnail); curated by Vercel ('we want to highlight the best templates'); no timeline stated.
- 22 Webflow Apps webflow.comOpen Webflow Apps in a new tab
Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Followed link · Manual review via the submission form; Webflow aims to send a decision within 10 business days; review starts once both the form and any required bundle upload are received; blocking issues stop review.
- 23 WordPress.org Pattern Directory wordpress.orgOpen WordPress.org Pattern Directory in a new tab
Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Free · No link to your site · Moderated by volunteers against the pattern guidelines; patterns in languages other than English, or with non-descriptive names like 'Test', are declined; moderators may reject or remove submissions for reasons not explicitly listed. No timeframe stated.
- 24 WordPress.org Theme Directory wordpress.orgOpen WordPress.org Theme Directory in a new tab
Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Free · Followed link · Manual review: every theme in the directory is reviewed by the Themes team against the theme review guidelines and requirements.
Communities and consumer platforms
6 communities and consumer platforms that accept templates and themes, ranked by audience fit and then site popularity (Tranco).
- 1 Open Land-book listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Free
- 2 Open One Page Love listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes only
Serves: Any country
Free, paid upgrades
- 3 Open Lapa Ninja listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Free, paid upgrades
- 4 Open Saaspo listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Free, paid upgrades
- 5 Open Landingfolio listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Free, paid upgrades
- 6 Open SaaS Landing Page listing page in a new tab
Best for: Templates and themes and related
Serves: Any country
Free, paid upgrades
Prepare this before you submit
Keep it in one document. Most forms ask for the same things, and identical details everywhere are what make listings count.
- 1
A one-line description that names the category
Directories file you by category; vague pitches get misfiled.
- 2
Logo, screenshots or cover image, and a short demo
Most listing forms ask for them.
- 3
Pricing or a clear free tier
Listings show cost next to every entry.
- 4
A launch date and a person to answer comments that day
Launch-day threads reward fast replies.
- 5
Accounts with some history on the communities you post to
New accounts are often filtered.
- 6
A tracking link per directory (UTM)
So you can tell which listings sent people.
What to skip
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Paid "featured" slots on directories with no presence in your category searches
None of the paid placements are measured here; directories filled 30% of top-10 results in our 4 searches.
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Planning around Etsy and Dribbble and r/shopify before checking eligibility
They show up in template or theme searches, but our census did not confirm they accept templates and themes. Check the claim page before you plan around it.
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Link-list directories that accept anything
They rarely send people, and a followed link from them is worth little.
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Launching everywhere on the same day
Spread launches so you can answer comments and see which site sends sign-ups.
Method and limits
- Measured presence. We ran 4 searches a buyer would type on Google US (desktop) on Oct 20, 2026 and counted which directories reached the first ten results. AI Overview citations are counted separately; for local guides, the map pack counts for Google Business Profile.
- Audience fit. Directories built for templates and themes rank above ones that take any business.
- Popularity, as a tie-break only. Tranco top-1M list GQG5K. We don't use domain authority or DR scores.
Verdicts ("Best for online booking", "Best first claim") come from the same data: the evidence above and each directory's own description in our census of 44 directories that accept templates and themes, checked Oct 20, 2026. Facts we could not establish are listed as not established, never guessed. 4 searches is a small sample; we will widen it. Full methodology
Common questions
Where should I list a new template or theme first?
Start with Figma Community, Notion Marketplace and Webflow Templates. Figma Community appeared in 1 of the 4 searches we checked.
Which directories show up in Google for templates and themes?
In our 4 Google US searches on Oct 20, 2026: Figma Community (in 1 of 4 searches, best #3); Notion Marketplace (in 1 of 4 searches, best #1); Webflow Templates (in 1 of 4 searches, best #1); Made in Webflow (in 1 of 4 searches, best #4); Notion Everything (in 1 of 4 searches, best #5). Directories filled 30% of the organic top-10 results overall.
Are paid directories worth it for templates and themes?
Test one at a time. Our census lists 5 paid platforms that accept templates and themes, led by WooCommerce Marketplace and Gumroad Discover. We have no traffic or lead data for them, so judge with a tracked link and a stop date.