Why Are GPL Plugins and Themes Legal to Sell?

Because GPL software allows redistribution, it is completely legal to sell, bundle, or re-share GPL-licensed plugins and themes — as long as they remain under the same GPL license.

This is one of the core freedoms that the GPL was created to protect.

Why Selling GPL Software Is Allowed #

Under the GPL license, you may:

• Download GPL software
• Repackage or redistribute it
• Charge a fee for access, hosting, or delivery

The key condition is that the software must remain licensed under GPL and the code must not be restricted.

In other words — you’re not paying for the software itself.
You are paying for the service around it, such as:

• Secure distribution
• Version management
• Updates sourcing
• Documentation and guidance
• Centralized access

What We Provide vs What Developers Provide #

Developers usually charge for:

• Premium support
• Automatic updates
• License dashboards
• Extra services

Our service focuses on:

• Providing original GPL files
• Making them easy to access and download
• Keeping everything organized and available

Both models are valid — they simply serve different types of users.

What Would Not Be Allowed #

GPL reselling becomes unethical (and in some cases unlawful) if someone:

• Misrepresents themselves as the original developer
• Uses another brand’s trademarks or logos deceptively
• Modifies software and distributes malicious or unsafe versions

We do not alter or “null” files — we respect the GPL and the work of developers.

See the GNU Policy here.

Key Takeaway #

Selling GPL software is legal because the GPL license explicitly allows redistribution. The value we provide is the platform, organization, maintenance, and access — not developer-provided services.