Manage Your WordPress Plugin Licences
Our licensing system helps customers activate paid WordPress plugins, receive updates and manage the websites where their software is installed.
Licence keys support ongoing plugin development, protect paid software access and give customers a clear route for downloads, updates and account management. They also help make sure each licence is used within the domain limit included with the product.
What A Licence Key Does
A licence key connects a paid plugin installation to your customer account. Once you activate the licence on an allowed website, the plugin can check its status and receive eligible updates.
The licence does not replace WordPress, hosting or normal website maintenance. Instead, it manages access to paid plugin versions, update delivery and the domain allowance included with your purchase.
In most cases, you add the licence key inside the plugin settings page in WordPress. After that, the plugin can check for updates through the normal WordPress admin update system.
Connect Your Website
Activate your licence inside WordPress so the plugin can confirm that the website is allowed to use the paid version.
Receive New Versions
Eligible licences can receive plugin updates through the WordPress admin area when new versions are released.
Manage Your Licence
Use your customer account to access licence information, downloads and account routes for your purchased plugins.
How Plugin Licensing Works
Each paid plugin licence includes a defined domain allowance. For example, some licences may cover one live website, while larger licences may cover several production websites depending on the product and licence type.
When you activate a licence, the plugin sends a licence status request to the licensing server. The server checks whether the key is valid, whether the licence is active and whether the website fits within the allowed domain limit.
If the licence is valid, the plugin can unlock paid update access and show available releases inside WordPress. If the licence expires, reaches its domain limit or is no longer active, the installed plugin should continue to run, but update access and licence-based services may stop.
A Licence Key Is Not A Website Login
Your licence key activates plugin access. It is not the same as your WordPress admin login, hosting login or customer account login. Keep your licence key private and only use it on websites covered by your licence.
Licence Statuses
A licence can have different statuses depending on the purchase, renewal, domain usage and account state. The exact wording may vary by plugin, but the common meanings are listed below.
| Status | What It Means | What To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Active | The licence is valid and the website is allowed to use it. | No action is usually needed. |
| Inactive | The licence exists, but it has not been activated on this website. | Activate the licence in the plugin settings. |
| Expired | The licence period has ended. | Renew the licence if you want continued update access. |
| Domain Limit Reached | The licence has already been used on the maximum number of allowed websites. | Remove an old activation or choose a licence with a higher domain allowance. |
| Invalid | The key could not be verified. | Check for typing errors, then contact support if the problem continues. |
What Happens When A Licence Expires?
If a licence expires, the installed plugin should normally continue working in its current state. However, the licence may no longer receive new paid updates, release downloads or licence-based support.
This approach avoids sudden disruption on your website while still keeping ongoing development fair for active customers. However, running old software for too long can create compatibility and maintenance risks.
Therefore, we recommend keeping licences active for any plugin that handles important website functions such as security, performance, licensing, payments, training or customer access.
Moving A Licence To Another Website
If your licence includes a limited number of websites, you may need to deactivate it on an old website before activating it on a new one.
This is common when moving from a development domain to a live domain, rebuilding a website, changing hosting or retiring an old installation.
Deactivate First
Deactivate the licence on the old website where possible. This helps release the domain slot for another installation.
Activate Again
Add the licence key to the plugin settings on the new website and activate it again once the domain slot is available.
Customer Account Access
Use the customer login page to access your account, licence information and available download routes. Your customer account is separate from the licence key used inside WordPress.
If you cannot find your licence key, check the email address used at purchase. If you still cannot access the licence, contact support with the order email address and plugin name.
Common Licence Questions
Do I need a licence for free plugins?
Free plugins do not usually need a paid licence. However, a paid version or add-on may need a licence key for updates and access.
Will my plugin stop working if the licence expires?
The installed plugin should normally continue working, but paid updates, downloads and licence-based support may stop until the licence is renewed.
Can I use one licence on several websites?
That depends on the licence type. Some licences cover one live domain, while others may include a higher domain allowance.
Why does the plugin contact the licence server?
The plugin contacts the licence server to check licence status, confirm update eligibility and retrieve available release information.
Access Your Plugin Licence
Log in to manage your customer account, review licence access or find the right WordPress plugin for your website.