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Answers to the questions we get most. Can’t find yours? Contact support and we’ll reply by email within 1–24 hours.

Installation

“style.css is missing” when uploading a theme

You uploaded the full download instead of the theme file. Unzip the download first, then upload the theme ZIP that’s inside it. Step-by-step guide

“Invalid plugin” or “No valid plugins were found”

Same cause: the package ZIP was uploaded instead of the plugin ZIP. Unzip it and upload the plugin ZIP inside. Step-by-step guide

“Destination folder already exists”

The plugin or theme is already installed. Delete the old version first, or choose Replace current with uploaded when WordPress offers it.

Demo import fails or shows errors

Some themes need activation before demo import. If so, their product page has an Activation link in the Instruction tab. Also check that your host allows at least 256MB of PHP memory and a 300-second max execution time. If the newest version fails, try the previous version from the product page.

A product isn’t working

First, make sure you followed the activation instructions on the product page. Still not working? Contact us and we’ll help you get it working.

Something broke after installing a plugin

Deactivate the plugin you just added and check again. Then contact us with the product name, your website URL and a screenshot of the error.

Downloads

How do I download a product after purchase?

Single purchases: My Account → Downloads. Members: download directly from any product page. Download guide

I received the wrong file or an old version

On the product page, pick the version you need from the Downloads list. The newest one is marked Latest. If the file is still wrong, contact us with the product link and the file name you received.

The ZIP contains several files or won’t upload

Unzip the download first. Some packages include documentation, demo data or a child theme. Upload only the main plugin or theme ZIP from inside it.

Where can I find older versions?

Every product page lists previous versions under Downloads. That’s handy if a new version causes a problem on your site.

The download is slow or fails

Try again in a different browser or after a few minutes. Members can let Chimp Updater install updates for them, with no manual downloads.

Product updates

How do I update a product?

Membership: download and install the Chimp Updater plugin. It updates your products automatically.

Single product: when a new update is available, download the latest file from My Account → Downloads and upload it to your site manually.

The developer released a new version but it isn’t here yet

Send an update request with the new version number. Yearly and Lifetime members get priority.

Can I update from my WordPress dashboard?

Not through the developer’s own updater, because it needs their license. Use Chimp Updater for automatic updates, or download the new version from us.

How do I know when a product is updated?

Turn on Notify me about updates on the product page and we’ll email you when a new version is added.

Chimp Updater

How do I set up automatic updates?

Install Chimp Updater, paste the token from your GPL Chimp account and approve your domain. Then switch on auto-updates for the items you want. Learn more about Chimp Updater

Do automatic updates count toward my daily download limit?

No. Downloads made by Chimp Updater never use your daily download limit.

On how many websites can I use automatic updates?

Starter: 5 sites, Pro: 10 sites, Lifetime: 30 sites. Agency plans cover 50, 75 or unlimited sites.

What happens if an update breaks my site?

Chimp Updater saves a snapshot before each update and checks your site afterwards. If the check fails, it restores the previous version automatically.

License & activation

The plugin or theme asks for a license key. What do I do?

You can safely ignore license notices. Our products work without entering a key.

Which products need activation?

Only products that have an Activation link in the Instruction tab on their product page. Other products work without activation.

How do I request activation?

Use the Activation link on the product page. It opens the activation page with the steps and the request form.

Is it safe to create the temporary user?

Yes. The user is only used to activate the license. You can delete it as soon as we confirm the activation.

Do you need my hosting or cPanel login?

No. We only need the temporary WordPress user described on the activation page.

Can you activate a site on localhost?

No. We need to log in to your website, so it must be online and reachable from the internet.

I already sent an activation request. Should I send it again?

No need. We’ll email you once it’s done, usually within 1–24 hours. Sending it again doesn’t make it faster.

Orders & payments

My order is still “On hold”

PayPal sometimes holds a payment for review. Contact us and we’ll check your order for you.

My card isn’t working at checkout

We take payments through PayPal. If it doesn’t work in your country, contact us and we’ll give you another way to pay: Stripe payment link, crypto or Payoneer.

What is your refund policy?

We offer a 3-day money-back guarantee. Contact us within 3 days of your purchase. Refund policy

My membership was cancelled or my renewal failed

Renewals are charged through PayPal. If PayPal can’t take the payment (for example an expired card), the subscription stops. Update your payment method in PayPal and renew from the Membership page, or contact us with your order number.

I paid but my account still shows pending

Contact us with your order number, and your PayPal email if it’s different from your account email. We’ll sort it out.

Membership & account

How do I create a GPL Chimp account?

Your account is created automatically during your first purchase. To help keep the platform secure, we don’t offer separate account registration.

What are the daily download limits?

Manual downloads: Starter 10 per day, Pro 30 per day, Lifetime unlimited. Downloads made by Chimp Updater don’t count.

Can I use products on client websites?

Yes. You can use the products on unlimited websites, your own and your clients’.

The product I need isn’t on the site

Send a new product request with the product link. Yearly and Lifetime members get priority.

My account was suspended

Accounts can be paused when download activity looks like mass downloading or redistribution, which our terms don’t allow. Contact us and explain how you use the products, and we’ll review it.

Canva Pro

How do I get Canva Pro?

If you bought Canva Pro, or a membership that includes it, contact us with the email address you use on Canva. We’ll add Pro access to that email.

Still need help?We reply by email within 1–24 hours.