Downloading a “premium” theme for free from a random place might sound like a smart move… but trust me, it isn’t.
These themes are modified and contain hidden malware, malicious code, or backdoors that hackers use to take over your website. Which translates to:
- Sensitive customer data can be stolen
- Your website can start redirecting to scammy or adult sites
- Google can mark your website as suspicious and remove it from search results
- You can lose your hosting account due to policy violation
And the worst thing — you won’t even realize that it’s going on before the damage will be done.
Also, you miss out on:
- Bug fixes and security patches to themes from official updates
- Support from the theme developers themselves
- Compatibility with the latest version of WordPress
Free isn’t necessarily free. It typically comes with a hidden cost that’s much more costly than buying an official license.
Always download themes from:
Official WordPress repository
Reputable marketplaces (e.g., ThemeForest, Kadence, Astra, etc.)
Treat your website like you do with your business — it’s worth it to be secure, stable, and future-proof.
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