WordPress Auction Theme
Create your own auction website similar to eBay.com, Ubid or BidSpotter with this WordPress theme.
What is the WordPress Auction Theme?
- What is it?
- This is a WordPress theme you install onto any WordPress website. You have unlimited theme installations on websites you own — no extra cost!
- How does it work?
- Once installed you'll have a website that looks the same as our demo website. Demo content is included to help you get started right away.
- Can I customize it?
- Of course! You have full control over the entire website — designs, pricing and features can all be managed from the admin area. Perfect for beginners!
- Are there any other costs?
- No! Everything you need is included and there are no hidden costs.
Elementor Ready Templates
Elementor-friendly: Easily customize and design your pages using the free Elementor plugin.
Design beautiful websites with ease using our Elementor block system, where you choose from pre-made blocks and drag them directly onto your pages.
View Live Demo200+ Pre-Built Blocks
Build stunning auction websites faster using our Elementor block system—simply pick, drag, and drop pre-designed blocks into place.
Explore Our Themes
Pricing Tables, Upgrades, Memberships & More!
Your website, your rules! Setup both free or paid user auctions with optional add-ons and upgrades such as featured, homepage and sponsored ads.
Live DemoAdvanced Ajax Search & Custom Search Filtering
We have one of the most powerful search systems on the market - Ajax search with advanced custom filters.
Live DemoPhoto Galleries, Videos, YouTube, Music & More!
Give your users more choice. This auction theme has built-in support for multiple images, video, music, YouTube and more!
Live DemoDedicated Members Area With Upgrade & Stats
Wow your members with our powerful members area setup. Users can login anytime to manage their auction, manage bidders, change photos, pay for invoices and lots more!
Live DemoEmail Alerts & Notification System
Never miss a thing! Buyers and sellers are always in control with our powerful notification system.
Live DemoEverything you need, included
Ajax Bidding - eBay style!
Our Auction Theme has a powerful ajax bidding system which includes all the usual bidding features you'd expect to see on top auction website like eBay.
Auto Bidding System
We've gone on-step further, we've included an automated bidding feature where users set their max bid price and the system will auto bid for them!
Set % House Commission
This popular feature lets you setup an amount you will earn from all sold auctions. Once an auction has been sold, the seller's account will be required to pay you.
Make Offer Feature
Let users bargain the price with this popular 'make me an offer' feature.
Zip/Postal Searches
Enter your zip/postal code and classifieds will be displayed within X miles from your location.
Memberships Packages
Limit access to website pages and content using Membership packages. Setup subscriptions for website access and charge users monthly.
User Reviews & Rating System
Our classifieds theme includes a powerful rating system whereby feedback is left by the buyer/sell after an item is sold and a rating profile is created.
Custom Fields & Fields Per Category
Customize your classifieds website with custom questions and fields. Setup required fields and unique fields for each category such as motors or jewelry.
How to build an auction website with WordPress
You can launch a fully working auction website in minutes with the WordPress Auction Theme — no coding required.
- 1
Install the theme on WordPress
Upload the WordPress Auction Theme to any WordPress site under Appearance → Themes → Add New → Upload Theme, then activate it.
- 2
Activate your licence
Enter your licence key in the admin area to unlock updates and support. One licence covers unlimited installs on sites you own.
- 3
Import the demo content
Run the one-click demo import so your site instantly looks like our live demo — ready to customise.
- 4
Add your auction listings
Create auction listings with photos, descriptions, start prices and end times — or let members list their own items.
- 5
Enable bidding and payments
Switch on live bidding, buy-now and PayPal payments, and set your listing fees and commissions.
- 6
Customise the design with Elementor
Use the 150+ Elementor design blocks to style your headers, pages and layout, then launch your auction website.
Frequently asked questions
How do I build an auction website with WordPress?
Install the WordPress Auction Theme, activate your licence and import the one-click demo content — you'll have a working auction website in minutes, all managed from the admin area with no coding required.
Can I build a site like eBay?
Yes. The WordPress Auction Theme is designed to run auction websites in the same style as eBay, with listings, member accounts and built-in monetisation.
Does it support live and timed bidding?
Yes. Buyers can place live bids or use buy-now, with automatic timed auctions, proxy bidding and email notifications built in.
Can I customise my auction website with Elementor?
Yes. The WordPress Auction Theme is fully compatible with the free Elementor page builder and ships with 150+ ready-made design blocks you can drag and drop into your auction pages.
Does the auction theme come with demo content?
Yes. One-click demo content sets up your site to look like our live demo, giving you a ready-made auction website you can then fill with your own content and branding.
Can I build an auction website without writing code?
No. Everything in the WordPress Auction Theme is managed from the admin area, and it's fully compatible with the free Elementor page builder for drag-and-drop editing. Step-by-step video tutorials and documentation are included.
Is the auction theme mobile responsive?
Yes. The theme is 100% responsive, so your auction website looks and works great on desktops, tablets and phones.
Can I use the WordPress Auction Theme on more than one site I own?
Yes. A User License includes unlimited installations on auction websites that you own, with no per-site fees. If you build sites for clients or paid projects, a Developer License covers commercial and client work.
Can I download the auction theme for free?
We don't offer a free or "nulled" download — those copies are outdated, unsupported and often carry malware. A single WordPress Auction Theme licence gives you unlimited installs on your own sites, 6 months of updates and support, and a 10-day money-back guarantee.
Can I get a refund if the auction theme isn't right for me?
Every purchase comes with a 10-day money-back guarantee. If the WordPress Auction Theme isn't right for you, contact us within 10 days for a full refund.
Do I get free updates for the WordPress Auction Theme?
Every WordPress Auction Theme purchase includes 6 months of free updates and support, keeping the theme compatible with the latest version of WordPress. After that you can optionally extend updates and support for $49 per 6 months.
Do I need any paid plugins to run an auction website?
No — there are no hidden costs or forced premium plugins, and the auction theme works with free plugins such as Elementor, so everything you need to run an auction website is included. The only optional extra is extended updates and support after the first 6 months, at $49 per 6 months if you want it.