Description

Website Templates, Page Templates and Block Patterns for WordPress

Build & Migrate WordPress News, Magazine, Blog & eCommerce Sites in 3 Minutes 🚀

Are you tired of waiting weeks for custom website designs, wrestling with complex page builders, or struggling with manual database migrations? TemplateSpare is the ultimate No-Code Starter Templates Importer and Full Site Migration Tool built specifically for publishers, news agencies, digital magazines, lifestyle bloggers, online stores, and digital agencies.

As the central starter site engine powering the AF Themes software ecosystem, TemplateSpare enables you to deploy 1000+ pre-designed, mobile-responsive, and SEO-optimized starter templates with a single click.

Whether you craft websites using EleSpare (Elementor addons), BlockSpare (Gutenberg AI site builder), WP Post Author, or WooCommerce, TemplateSpare installs all required themes, companion plugins, custom post grids, and demo media automatically!

🔗 Explore 1000+ Starter Sites | 📰 Elementor Templates | 📰 Gutenberg Block Templates | 📺 Watch Step-by-Step Tutorials

🌟 Why TemplateSpare & AF Themes Are Trusted by 100,000+ Websites Worldwide

At AF Themes, we are passionate about helping creators build stunning, high-performance WordPress websites effortlessly 🌟. With over a decade of hands-on open-source experience, our themes and plugins power more than 100,000+ WordPress websites globally.

From flagship news and blogging themes like CoverNews, MoreNews, ChromeNews, and Shopical to publishing plugins like WP Post Author, EleSpare, and BlockSpare, our solutions meet the latest Web Standards 🌍:

1000+ Specialized Starter Templates: Purpose-built for digital news portals, editorial magazines, lifestyle blogs, WooCommerce shops, creative portfolios, and corporate agencies.
1-Click Demo Import Engine: Automatically configures essential themes, required free/pro plugins, navigation menus, post layouts, and starter content in under 3 minutes.
All-in-One Site Migration Tool: Export and import your complete WordPress website—themes, active plugins, media uploads, and database tables—to new hosting servers or domains seamlessly.
No-Code Page Building Freedom: Fully compatible with native Gutenberg blocks, Elementor page builder, and WordPress Customizer settings.
Core Web Vitals & Speed Optimized: Every template kit is engineered for ultra-fast loading, lightweight code architecture, and high Google search visibility.
Accessibility & Multilingual Ready: Native support for global Web Accessibility guidelines, full translation readiness, and RTL layout capability.

🚀 Transform Your Publishing Workflow: Before vs. After

Traditional WordPress Development ⏩:
– Hiring expensive agencies or purchasing complex multi-plugin stacks.
– Spending weeks manually configuring post grids, header builders, news tickers, and archive pages.
– Struggling with broken database links and missing media files during manual site migration.

Building with TemplateSpare & AF Themes 😍:
– Instant 1-Click Launch: Pick a professionally designed news, magazine, or blog starter site, hit import, and go live in minutes.
– Zero Technical Friction: Switch hosting providers or back up client staging sites effortlessly using built-in 1-click export/import tools.

🌐 How It Works: 1-Click Site Import in 3 Easy Steps

Access Dashboard: Activate TemplateSpare and navigate to wp-admin -> TemplateSpare inside your WordPress dashboard. You can also test TemplateSpare live on TasteWP.
Select Your Template: Browse our library of 1000+ pre-built starter sites filtered by niche (News, Magazine, Blog, Store, Business).
Import & Go Live: Click Import Demo. TemplateSpare automatically installs necessary ecosystem plugins, imports content, and publishes your live site instantly!

Try TemplateSpare Live Demo

📌 Who Is TemplateSpare Built For?

Whether you are a beginner starting your first blog or a professional web agency managing dozens of client portals, TemplateSpare is designed for you 🛠️:

Digital Newsrooms & Media Publishers: Deploy content-heavy news portals and magazines featuring breaking news tickers, hero sliders, and dynamic post grids.
Bloggers & Content Creators: Launch aesthetic personal blogs, recipe journals, travel diaries, and lifestyle portals effortlessly.
eCommerce Entrepreneurs: Build fast, conversion-focused online shops integrated with WooCommerce using Shopical and StoreCommerce starter sites.
Developers & Freelancers: Accelerate client website delivery 10x using AF Themes Starter Sites as ready-made development frameworks.
WordPress Beginners: Build a complete, modern website without writing a single line of code or CSS.

🎨 Featured Live Starter Demos Included with TemplateSpare

TemplateSpare configures required themes and companion plugins automatically during the import process. Click below to preview our top starter site designs live:

General Newspaper Starter Demo
Versatile, clean publishing layout built on CoverNews. Ideal for multi-author blogs and broad news coverage.
Sporty Journals Starter Demo
High-energy editorial design for sports news, athletic coverage, and fitness blogs.
Fashion Magazine Starter Demo
Modern, image-focused layout tailored for fashion bloggers, trend magazines, and style brands.
Recipes Blog Starter Demo
Culinary magazine template featuring custom food photography grids and clear recipe layouts.
Classic News Starter Demo
Timeless, sophisticated editorial design built on MoreNews for traditional newsrooms and journals.
Masonry Blog Starter Demo
Unconventional masonry collage design perfect for creative storytellers, photographers, and artists.
Dark News Starter Demo
Sleek dark-mode aesthetic engineered for tech portals, gaming news, and modern editorial platforms.
Health News Starter Demo
Resource-rich informational layout designed for health organizations, medical updates, and community news.
Gadget Magazine Starter Demo
Tech review magazine template optimized for gadget news, hardware specs, and software updates.
Real Estates Magazine Starter Demo
Property showcase starter kit for realtors, real estate brokers, and architectural magazines.
Automobile News Starter Demo
Dynamic, automotive-focused template designed for car reviews, motorsport blogs, and vehicle news.
Travel Blog Starter Demo
Immersive travel magazine layout engineered for travel writers, tour agencies, and adventure journals.
Gaming News Starter Demo
High-contrast, immersive editorial template built for esports news, gaming bloggers, and streaming hubs.

Discover 1000+ More Starter Sites – Updated regularly with new niche template kits.

🤝 Driven by Community: The Go With WP Program

We are proud to run the Go with WP Community Program 🤝, an initiative bringing WordPress enthusiasts together through podcasts 🎙️, technical training sessions 🏫, and global WordCamp participation 🌏.

This program inspires growth and innovation, connecting local talent with global tech opportunities while promoting open-source collaboration, accessibility standards, and digital publishing education 💡.

💬 Real Reviews from Our Global User Community

“I LOVE THIS THEME!!! It’s great for websites that have lots of content!”
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“I’ve used various versions of this theme and highly recommend it for sites that include lots of content!”
— @perfectrepublic

“One of the most awesome themes”
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“This theme is very handy and good to use. One should check this out and you can use the theme for your site.”
— @mandatory1958

“Amazing & Excellent replacement theme”
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“The look and feel of this theme are excellent… I recommend it for Everyone who likes a dynamic blog.”
— @doctutorials

“Great theme with free templates”
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“I like the theme because it comes with many free templates for anyone to get started.”
— @tsquare07

“So clean and modern looking”
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“I tried the free version for a while before going premium. I love the features in the pro version, well worth the price.”
— @macsopinion

Read All 5-Star Reviews on WordPress.org

🔥 Explore the AF Themes WordPress Publishing Suite

Join the AF Themes family today 🏡 and explore how we’re shaping the future of digital publishing—one theme, one community, and one success story at a time! 🚀✨

🔔 Free WordPress Themes by AF Themes

👉 CoverNews: Clean, elegant free theme for online blogs and news portals.
👉 ChromeNews: Modern, fast news & magazine WordPress theme.
👉 MoreNews: Feature-rich, highly customizable editorial theme.
👉 Newsphere: Responsive magazine theme built for high readability.
👉 ReviewNews: Specialized publishing theme for reviews and blog content.
👉 NewSpare: Minimalist, lightweight news & magazine layout.
👉 Elegant Magazine: Sophisticated design for editorial writers & publishers.
👉 EnterNews: High-octane media & entertainment news theme.
👉 DarkNews: Sleek dark-mode magazine theme for modern publishing.
👉 Newsium: Fast, clean layout tailored for digital newsrooms.
👉 Newsever: Dynamic publishing theme for blogs and media outlets.
👉 BroadNews: Broad-appeal editorial and blogging WordPress theme.
👉 Shopical: Modern, responsive WooCommerce storefront theme.
👉 StoreCommerce: Comprehensive eCommerce theme for online shops.
👉 Storeship: High-converting WooCommerce store layout.
👉 Browse All Free Themes…

🔔 Premium WordPress Themes (Pro Versions)

👉 CoverNews Pro: Ultimate news & magazine builder with 30+ pro layouts & AI tools.
👉 ChromeNews Pro: Advanced publishing features, header/footer builders & pro demo kits.
👉 MoreNews Pro: Unlimited color schemes, dark mode toggle, and premium archive blocks.
👉 Newsphere Pro: Advanced monetization areas, breaking news ticker, and extended widgets.
👉 ReviewNews Pro: Complete review score system, custom ratings & pro magazine layouts.
👉 DarkNews Pro: Premium dark theme with advanced advertisement management & custom typography.
👉 Elegant Magazine Pro: Premium editorial design suite with dedicated author & category controls.
👉 Newsium Pro: High-performance news theme optimized for Google News & Core Web Vitals.
👉 Newsever Pro: Advanced layout variations, custom mega-menus, and priority support.
👉 EnterNews Pro: Entertainment publishing suite with video post format support & custom sliders.
👉 BroadNews Pro: Multi-author publishing platform with advanced theme customizer controls.
👉 Shopical Pro: Premium WooCommerce layout options, AJAX search, and quick view features.
👉 StoreCommerce Pro: Full eCommerce suite with multi-vendor support & custom checkout styles.
👉 Storeship Pro: Advanced store customizer controls, product carousels, and conversion tools.
👉 Browse All Pro Themes…

🔔 Ecosystem Plugins & Publishing Tools by AF Themes

👉 AF Companion: Starter Sites, Speed Booster & Growth Suite for Professional Publishing.
👉 AF Translate: AI Translation Editor, PO Editor & POT Generator for WordPress.
👉 EleSpare: News, Magazine, and Blog Addons for Elementor with Header/Footer Builder.
👉 BlockSpare: AI-Powered Gutenberg Block Addons & Site Builder for News and Magazines.
👉 WP Post Author: Author Box, Multi-Authors, Guest Authors, and Post Rating System.

License

TemplateSpare uses ‘AF Companion’ plugin script

AF Companion – Build Stylish WordPress Websites in Minutes – No Coding, Just Click and Go! Starter Sites Importer for WordPress

Copyright

TemplateSpare is distributed under the terms of the GNU GPL

This program is free software; you can raftcstribute it and/or modify
it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
(at your option) any later version.

This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
GNU General Public License for more details.

You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License along
with this program; if not, write to the Free Software Foundation, Inc.,
51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA 02110-1301 USA.

Screenshots

Build Your Blog, News, Magazine, and Agency Websites with Expert-Designed Templates

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Installation

From your WordPress dashboard

Visit ‘Plugins > Add New’,
Search for ‘TemplateSpare’ and install the plugin.
Activate ‘TemplateSpare’ from your Plugins page.

Once the plugin is activated you will find the actual import menu TemplateSpare. on your WordPress admin dashboard

FAQ

Can I really build a site in 2-3 minutes?: Absolutely. Choose a template, tap ‘1-Click Import,’ and your site is live. No coding required.
What is the 1-Click Export feature?: It’s like magic. Export your entire site—themes, plugins, content, settings—with a single click. Import it anywhere, effortlessly.
Are all of the starter templates free?: You get access to over 100 free, ready-to-use websites. For more options, explore our premium website demos available through our All Themes Plan Bundles or individual Premium Theme.
Do I need to install other plugins before importing a website?: Just install the TemplateSpare plugin and select your desired demo. During import, the plugin will automatically install and activate any essential themes and plugins.
Can I import a website or page demo into an existing site?: For the best experience, we recommend importing demos on a fresh WordPress installation or a blank site to prevent overriding existing settings and designs.
Is TemplateSpare compatible with my theme?: Currently, our starter websites are designed for themes from AF themes. However, we’re working to expand compatibility in the future.
I’ve enabled the plugin. Where is the “TemplateSpare” page?: Find it in your dashboard under wp-admin -> TemplateSpare.
Will you be adding more website demos?: Yes, we’re continually developing new free website demos using WordPress, Elementor, Block Editor, and Beaver Builder.
What if I can’t find a website that suits my needs?: We value your suggestions and are eager to create demos that interest our users. Share your ideas through our support form.

Reviews

sharifnotebook June 26, 2026 1 reply

Excellent template for blogging site. it’s really easy to operate

ROELLY ROSULI May 9, 2025 1 reply

Very responsive and amazing theme. Easy to use and looks great too. Thanks for giving space to our media

rachidbomam May 1, 2025 1 reply

spam :the plugin replace some posts with full ads for them they are scammers

YodaSec Expose January 8, 2025 1 reply

Nice job 👏

mryukay September 21, 2024 1 reply

its a beautiful theme. I love it.

icages February 22, 2024 1 reply

This template is awesome! I recomended with 5 stars!

Read all 6 reviews

Contributors & Developers

“TemplateSpare – No-Code Website Templates, Demo Importer & Site Migration for News, Magazine & Blog” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

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Changelog

4.5.0 – 04/11/2026

Changes:
* Fixed security issues related to ZIP file imports, file deletion, Customizer imports, site exports, and remote attachment fetching.
* Improved access control and permission checks for import and export operations.
* Improved ZIP demo import functionality and error handling.
* Improved recommended demos and free theme suggestions.
* Improved demo import wizard and builder selection.
* Added support for importing and exporting text and style settings.
* Improved compatibility with BlockSpare and EleSpare.
* Updated React and Webpack dependencies.
* Improved translation support and language file handling.
* Fixed CSS issues and improved styling.
* Fixed console errors and other minor issues.

4.0.0 – 12/02/2026

Changes:
* New: Added custom image upload option during demo import.
* New: Added featured image upload and processing support.
* New: Added featured image enable/disable toggle.
* New: Added image search integration using Pixabay.
* New: Added image search by category and language.
* New: Added configurable maximum image upload size (up to 2MB).
* New: Added image keyword support for Pixabay API.
* New: Added translation-ready texts across the wizard and image workflow.
* New: Added wizard popup and improved import popup layout.
* Update: Replaced Elementor demo images with custom or uploaded images.
* Update: Updated import button visibility and enable/disable behavior.
* Update: Updated plugin activation flow and image usage in content.
* Update: Updated texts, labels, and helper messages across the wizard.
* Update: Made file size texts dynamic and improved toggle visibility logic.
* Update: Improved wizard UI, spacing, and overall design.
* Update: Improved image search styling and layout.
* Update: Updated featured image return value handling.
* Update: Updated favicon replacement logic.
* Fix: Fixed image upload issues in content (multiple commits).
* Fix: Fixed image duplication during demo import.
* Fix: Fixed image search and filter issues.
* Fix: Fixed image fetch errors from Pixabay API.
* Fix: Fixed Elementor SVG image upload issues.
* Fix: Fixed default behavior and edge-case import bugs.
* Fix: Fixed favicon replacement issues (including JPG handling).
* Fix: Fixed content checkbox and import button visibility issues.
* Fix: Fixed permission checks using current_user_can.
* Misc: Excluded unsupported PNG and WebP images where required.
* Misc: Ignored PNG images during Elementor demo imports.
* Misc: Prevented multiple image uploads during Elementor imports.
* Misc: Skipped favicon replacement in Gutenberg editor.
* Misc: Removed unused, test, and legacy files.
* Misc: Removed unused initialization code from custom image upload.
* Misc: Removed deprecated inputs from image search.
* Misc: General code cleanup and performance improvements.

3.2.0 – 08/07/2025

Changes:
* New: Added more setup wizard steps and improved multi-step onboarding flow.
* New: Added builder selection options and reordered steps for better UX.
* New: Added full language listing, language filter, and language flags.
* New: Added extra filters including “skip” in import sites filter.
* New: Added Freemius integration.
* New: ReviewNews added in wizard.
* Update: Displayed language flag images from local assets.
* Update: Improved language step design, hover effects, image placement, and flag sizes.
* Update: Updated language names to native forms.
* Update: Updated step texts and made steps clickable.
* Update: Improved wizard page responsiveness and design reviews.
* Update: Updated all categories and language designs.
* Update: Updated text for classic “All Builders”.
* Update: Moved WordPress builder option to first.
* Update: Made builder texts dynamic.
* Update: Improved timeline design, step 3 and step 4 layouts.
* Fix: Fixed language dropdown issues (multiple commits).
* Fix: Fixed search results when filtering by language.
* Fix: Fixed hide/show behavior when language changes.
* Fix: Fixed URL issues for plugin wizard and dashboard.
* Fix: Removed unused code and cleaned initial setup.
* Fix: Removed default builder logic.
* Fix: Removed unwanted files.
* Misc: Export CSS updates.
* Misc: General code cleanup.

3.2.0 – 08/07/2025

Changes:
New Elemntor Kits design library integerated
New Block Patterns design library integerated
New Links to design library integerated while importing
Improved demo import reliability across different site types (Widget, Elementor, Blockspare)
Fixed homepage not being correctly set after importing Elementor or Widget-based demos
Resolved issue where importing a demo created multiple homepages without switching them
Improved handling of existing content during demo import (no reset required)
Minor performance improvements and stability fixes

3.1.0 – 23/06/2025

Changes:
Improved demo import reliability across different site types (Widget, Elementor, Blockspare)
Fixed homepage not being correctly set after importing Elementor or Widget-based demos
Resolved issue where importing a demo created multiple homepages without switching them
Improved handling of existing content during demo import (no reset required)
Minor performance improvements and stability fixes

3.0.1 – 11/02/2025

Changes:
New Full-site Export functionality
New Full-site Import functionality
Search and filters optimization

3.0.0 – 11/02/2025

Changes:
New Full-site Export functionality
New Full-site Import functionality
Search and filters optimization