How to Install an Elementor Template Kit in WordPress: Step-by-Step Guide

An Elementor Template Kit is a collection of ready-made page designs that you import into WordPress and customize with Elementor. This beginner-friendly guide shows every stage, explains what each button does and helps you confirm that the import worked before visitors see the site.

Before you start: Before importing anything, create a complete backup or use a staging website. Importing global styles and templates can change colours, fonts and layouts.

What you need before starting

Administrator access to WordPress
The installable Template Kit ZIP
A current files-and-database backup
Elementor installed
Any required plugins listed by the kit author

Step 1: Create a backup first

Back up both the WordPress files and database.

What you should see: Do not continue until the backup has finished and shows a successful status.

Step 2: Check the ZIP file

Keep the ZIP compressed. Open it only to inspect whether it contains template JSON files, screenshots or another installable ZIP.

What you should see: You should have the actual Template Kit package—not a theme ZIP or a documentation-only folder.

Step 3: Install Elementor

Search for Elementor, click Install Now, then click Activate.

What you should see: Elementor should appear in the left WordPress menu and the Plugins screen should show it as Active.

Step 4: Install required helper plugins

Read the kit requirements and install only the listed helper plugins. Elementor Pro is needed only when the kit uses Pro widgets or Theme Builder.

What you should see: Every required plugin should show Active before you import templates.

Step 5: Open the correct importer

Choose Import and select the kit ZIP. Some Envato-format kits use a dedicated Template Kit Import plugin; follow the package notes when the Elementor importer rejects the format.

What you should see: The importer should recognize the package and show template or content choices.

Step 6: Import global styles before pages

Import colours, fonts and site settings first, then import page templates.

What you should see: New Elementor pages should use the kit typography and colour palette consistently.

Step 7: Create WordPress pages

Create each required page and insert the matching imported template. Update the page after checking the layout.

What you should see: The page should display the imported sections in Elementor and remain editable.

Step 8: Set the homepage and menus

Choose A static page, select the imported Home page and save. Add important pages under Appearance → Menus.

What you should see: Opening the website address should show the new homepage and the menu links should work.

Step 9: Check tablet and mobile

Open tablet and mobile previews. Check headings, images, spacing, buttons and forms.

What you should see: Nothing should overlap, disappear or extend beyond the mobile screen.

What an Elementor Template Kit actually is

A Template Kit supplies designs, not a complete WordPress installation. Your theme, Elementor and required plugins provide the working foundation. Browse Elementor Template Kits or the Elementor Template Kit Bundle for design options.

If the kit will not import

Confirm you selected the correct ZIP.
Check that Elementor and required plugins are active.
Increase the PHP upload limit when the ZIP is too large.
Try the importer specified by the kit author.
Check Elementor → System Info for server limitations.
Import on staging when the live site already has global styles.

Final verification checklist

Homepage loads without errors.
Header and footer appear once.
All pages are published.
Forms send successfully.
Buttons and menus use correct URLs.
Tablet and mobile layouts are readable.
Backup remains available until the site is approved.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a Template Kit a WordPress theme?

No. It contains Elementor templates and works with a compatible WordPress theme.

Should I unzip the Template Kit before importing it?

Usually no. Import the original kit ZIP unless its documentation says an inner ZIP must be used.

Why is the imported page missing styles?

Global styles may not have been imported, or the kit may require fonts and helper plugins.

Can I import a kit on a live website?

You can, but staging and a full backup are safer because global settings may change.

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