ElementsKit Lite vs GP Premium
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| Feature | ElementsKit Lite v4.0.9 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details | GP Premium v2.5.6 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Paid Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | — |
| Last updated | October 20, 2026 | — |
| Editions | ElementsKit Lite · ElementsKit Pro ($) | GP Premium ($) |
| Pros | Header and footer templates in the free edition; Widget builder and dynamic content types; Template library for layouts | Adds layout modules to GeneratePress without code; Google Fonts and typography controls; WooCommerce layout options when WooCommerce is active |
| Cons | Many widgets and features are shown as upgrade prompts; Needs Elementor to be active; Template library fetches remote layouts from the vendor | Requires the GeneratePress theme; Needs a licence key for updates and the site library; Commercial product, so each site needs a licence |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Header and footer template post type, Widget builder post type, Dynamic content post type, Layout template library, Pro widget upgrade prompts in the editor, Deactivation feedback form | Element library and block elements ($), Blog layout options ($), Typography with Google Fonts ($), Sections for layout building ($), Page header options ($), Menu options ($), Custom hooks for theme output ($), WooCommerce layout options when WooCommerce is active ($), Site library of starter sites ($) |
| Integrations | ||
| E-commerce | — | WooCommerce ($) |
| Plugins | Elementor, WPML | — |
| Other | ElementsKit template library API, Google Fonts | Google Fonts ($), GeneratePress Sites library ($) |
| Requires WordPress | 6.0 | 6.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.2 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| Phones home | Only if you agree | No |
| External services | api.wpmet.com | gpsites.co, generatepress.com |
| Blocks | — | 2 |