Been a customer since 2022, back when the founder was operating under a different brand. Overall the product was great — the plugins worked well and it was a solid value. Like any growing company they... See more
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GrootMade Connect exists because day-to-day site operations often become more fragmented than they need to be. Instead of juggling scattered tools, separate workflows, manual installs, and repeated update checks, GrootMade Connect brings those actions closer together inside a connected interface. That means less context switching, less repetitive work, and a more practical way to handle site assets over time.
Karl Weisbardstraat 181, 3015 GM, Rotterdam, Netherlands
I absolutely love this service. I have been long time customer, even before rebranding to grootmade and their support was always perfect.

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Great service and highly recommended. The variety of available tools is excellent, and the new website is awesome. I look forward to seeing them grow. I have been a customer since few years ago

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I’ve had a very positive experience with Grootmade so far. The platform offers an extensive library of plugins and themes, which makes it extremely useful for building and testing projects while saving a lot of money.
I recently had an issue with my lifetime license, but the support team responded and restored it, which I really appreciate. It’s good to see they are willing to help and resolve customer concerns.
Overall, the service provides excellent value, and the variety of resources available is impressive. I’m looking forward to continuing using it and seeing further improvements.

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Great software very good and active developer

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I stand with their moral cause, the suffering they've been through, and their ongoing fight against the system.

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I’ve been a lifetime member for several years now, and while there have been a few bumps along the way, the platform has come out stronger than ever. The range of offerings is fantastic, support is fast and responsive, and the amount of work that’s gone on behind the scenes to reach this point is truly impressive - and it's only getting better! Highly recommend!

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They charged me for 6 months in 1 go. Despite Festinger Vault being broken & being unable to access account to cancel.
Asked on the "support chat" to get a refund and got a bot replying back telling me if I want my lifetime license, I have to leave a TrustPilot review.
I don't want a lifetime license, I want a refund.
TrustPilot guidelines are: "Trustpilot doesn’t allow companies to offer payments or benefits in exchange for leaving a review. Learn about incentives."
Yet the bot is telling people to leave a review if they want a lifetime license.
UPDATE: They are saying to contact them... I already have and they have not responded. This is not from a competitor.

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Very good experience so far. Hope they will continue their services. Lots of plugins and themes contained and reasonable website speed. Been a customer since Nov 2023, when they were operating under a different brand (I'm a lifetime member since FV). Cool website with a lot of choices and hopefully it will stay so.

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I've been working with grootmade for quite a time and I am very happy with the selection of items as well as the speed of the support. I really recommend working with grootmade!

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UI looks like its fast and an upgrade I was an early adopter to the original company and in the switch over to grootmade im looking forward to having my lifetime licence reinstated so i can test it fully and update my review

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Good service, been using it for quite some time, everything is good and files are safe. Overall good experience.

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Good repo for getting the WP plugins. They seem to be the most advanced repo around. Seems like stability has also improved greatly. Hope they keep up the good work.

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I’ve been using GrootMade for accessing WordPress themes and plugins, and overall I’m quite satisfied. The platform is easy to use and offers a wide selection, which makes it really convenient when working on multiple projects.
I went for the lifetime license, and for the price, it feels like very good value for money. Downloads are straightforward and everything I needed was available.
Just keep in mind you’re not getting official support from the original developers, but if you’re aware of that, it’s a solid option.

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I’ve been in the WordPress space for quite a while, and honestly, platforms like this are rare to come across.
Starting from the Festinger Vault days and now seeing the evolution into GrootMade, it’s clear that this isn’t just another tool — it’s a complete ecosystem for anyone serious about building websites. Having access to such a massive library of premium themes and plugins in one place is a huge advantage, especially when everything can be managed directly from the WordPress dashboard.
What really stands out for me is how simple and efficient everything is — one-click installs, automatic updates, and the ability to manage multiple tools without jumping between different sources. It saves a lot of time and removes the usual hassle of searching, testing, and maintaining plugins manually.
Features like white-label options, version control, and structured access management make it even more powerful, especially for developers, freelancers, and agencies who want more control and flexibility in their workflow.
On top of that, the direction GrootMade is taking — with a stronger platform, better infrastructure, and a more organized system — shows that they’re building something for the long term, not just a quick solution.
If you’re someone who works with WordPress regularly, this is honestly one of those platforms that can completely change how you work. Once you start using it, it’s hard to go back.
Highly recommended — definitely worth being a part of.

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Overall, my experience has been positive and I always find their products useful, well-designed and reasonably priced. They’ve gone through a major transition and that has been noticeable at times, but this new phase feels more promising. Everything seems more polished, more professional and better focused. For now, I’m still happy with what they offer and I’m curious to see how they continue to develop.

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Cool website with a lot of choice, great support and great community.

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I am genuinely impressed by the Grootmade team. They are incredibly enthusiastic and always ready to help. What I appreciate the most is how they truly listen to their members' thoughts and feelings to provide the best solutions. The customer support is simply top-notch. Highly recommended!

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It is very affordable with large stock of plugins & themes.I use it for my clients, we both are happy.

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I can find almost all the premium plugin and themes here. Price is great for all of these. Recommended 100%

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