Your own auction marketplace
Turn a standard WordPress site into a full auction marketplace — a complete bidding engine, seller accounts, payment gateways and listing management all built into the theme. No expensive plugins, no paid addons, no complicated setup.
Get paid on every sale
Sellers register, list lots and manage everything from the front end.
You set listing fees, a final-value commission, a buyer's premium, featured upgrades and membership plans from the admin — and get paid on every sale, with no marketplace taking a cut.
Live & Timed Bidding
An Ajax bidding system with everything you'd expect from a top auction site like eBay — real-time bids, live countdowns and instant outbid updates.
- Real-time Ajax bids
- Live countdown timers
- Scheduled start & end times
Proxy & Automatic Bidding
Bidders set their maximum and the system bids for them, one increment at a time, right up to that limit — no need to sit and watch the clock.
- Set a maximum bid
- Auto-bids up to the limit
- Anti-sniping auto-extend
Reserve, Buy-Now & Increments
Set a hidden reserve, an optional buy-it-now price and per-lot bid increments from the admin area — the theme handles the rest.
- Hidden reserve prices
- Optional buy-it-now
- Per-lot bid increments
Elementor-Ready Auction Templates
Elementor-friendly: Easily customize and design your auction pages using the free Elementor plugin.
Auction pages are built from blocks — live-bid panels, lot carousels, countdown strips — pick the ones you need and drag them into place.
View Live Demo150+ Pre-Built Auction Blocks
Assemble your auction house from 150+ auction-specific blocks — featured lots, ending-soon strips, seller CTAs — pick, drag and drop.
Explore Our ThemesMake an Offer
Let buyers negotiate with a “make me an offer” option — sellers can accept, decline or send a counter-offer, all from their dashboard.
- Buyer offers & seller counters
- Accept, decline or negotiate
- Optional on any lot
House Commission & Seller Fees
Set an amount you earn from every sold lot. Once an auction ends, the seller's account is charged your commission automatically.
- Listing fees & final-value %
- Buyer's premium
- Automatic seller invoicing
Advanced Ajax Search & Filters
One of the most powerful search systems on the market — Ajax search with advanced custom filters, category fields and zip/postal radius search.
- Keyword, category & price
- Custom fields per category
- Zip / postal radius search
Photo Galleries, Video & YouTube
Give bidders more to go on — each lot supports multiple images, video, YouTube embeds, so high-value items sell with confidence.
- Multiple images per lot
- Video & YouTube embeds
- Zoom & lightbox gallery
Seller Accounts & Member Dashboards
Every seller gets their own login to list lots, manage bidders, edit photos, track stats and pay invoices — all from the front end.
- Front-end lot management
- Bidder & message tools
- Views, bids & payout stats
Buyer & Seller Reviews & Ratings
Feedback is left by the buyer and seller after each completed sale, building a rating profile that helps the whole marketplace build trust.
- Post-sale feedback
- Star ratings & profiles
- Moderate from the admin
Frontend Lot Submission
A simple step-by-step form so members can list a lot — title, prices, end time and photos — without ever touching the WordPress admin area.
- Step-by-step submit form
- Photo & gallery uploads
- No wp-admin access needed
Email & SMS Bid Alerts
Buyers and sellers stay in control with a powerful notification system — outbid, ending-soon, won-lot and new-bid alerts by email and SMS.
- Outbid & ending-soon alerts
- Won-lot & invoice notices
- Email and SMS delivery
Responsive & Mobile-Friendly
Bidders follow auctions on the move, so lot pages, galleries, live countdowns and the bid form all work perfectly on phones and tablets.
- Works on any screen size
- Touch-friendly galleries
- Bid & list from mobile
A design for every kind of auction
Professionally designed starting points — from classic cars and fine art to charity, wine and sports cards. Preview any design and import it with a click.
What you can build
The same theme powers dozens of auction models — from a weekend charity sale to a full online auction house — and you monetise it with listing fees, a buyer's premium and featured upgrades.
General auction house
An eBay-style marketplace where any member can list a lot and anyone can bid — you take a fee on every sale.
Charity & fundraising
Donation-driven auctions where every bid raises money — keep 100% of the proceeds for your cause.
Car & vehicle auctions
Sell classics and everyday vehicles with photo galleries, history files and inspection notes per lot.
Art & antiques
Catalogue sales for paintings, sculpture and fine antiques, with provenance and hidden reserve prices.
Watches & jewellery
High-value lots with reserves, buyer verification and secure payment capture at checkout.
Collectibles & memorabilia
Cards, coins, comics and sports memorabilia — with proxy bids, bid increments and watchlists.
Penny auctions
Fast-paced penny auctions with bid packs, live timers and last-second countdown drama.
Reverse auctions
Flip the model — sellers compete and the price drops until a buyer accepts the deal.
The whole auction house, in one admin area.
Lots, bids, sellers, fees and payouts — the whole auction house runs from one clean dashboard, with no auction plugin to bolt on.
Lots, bids, sellers and fees controlled from a single dashboard.
bids, watchers and revenue per lot.
Elementor-ready with 150+ auction blocks — brand your auction house from the admin area.
Buyer–seller feedback after every sale, moderated by you.
Sellers get their own login to list and manage lots — you approve, message or ban from the admin area.
No extra plugins to buy or configure
What other themes leave you to bolt together with an auction plugin, the Auction Theme includes — ready to switch on from the admin area.
Customise in Elementor
Restyle lot pages, headers and the homepage visually in the free Elementor plugin — no code needed.
150+ ready-made blocks
Countdown timers, lot grids, featured-auction carousels and bid widgets — drop them in and build pages in minutes.
Multiple languages
Run auctions in any language — every label and bidder notification is translatable, with 10+ language packs included.
65+ payment gateways
Sixty-five-plus free payment gateways, ready to download and connect for deposits, premiums and payouts.
Email & SMS verification
Require email or SMS verification before new bidders can place a bid or list a lot.
Search, filters & pagination
Turn search options on or off from the admin area, and set up your own filter fields per category.
Memberships, pricing & ads
Everything you need to monetise your site is built in — packages, listing upgrades and advertising.
A members area with its own login
Buyers and sellers get their own area to bid, list, track and pay invoices anytime.
Buyer & seller reviews
Feedback and star ratings are left after every completed sale, building a reputation profile — manage it all from the admin area.
Auction Theme vs the alternatives
A one-time theme that does what an auction plugin plus a stack of add-ons — or a rented marketplace — charges you every month for.
| Auction Theme | Auction plugin | Marketplace SaaS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $79 one-time | $49–$149 / yr | $29–$199 / mo |
| Unlimited installs | Yes | 1 site | Hosted only |
| Bidding engine built in | Yes | Add-on | Yes |
| Buyer's premium & seller fees | Built in | Varies | They keep a cut |
| You own the data & payments | Yes | Yes | No |
| AI site builder | Yes | — | — |
| Monthly / renewal fees | None | Renewals | Every month |
How to build an auction website with WordPress
Six simple steps to your own auction website. Sellers list their items, buyers bid, and you earn a fee on every sale — all on WordPress, with no coding required.
- 1
Set up the Auction Theme
Add the Auction Theme to your WordPress site under Appearance → Themes and activate it — the bidding engine ships inside the theme, with no auction plugin needed.
- 2
Activate updates & support
Activate with your licence key to receive updates and support. The same key works across all auction sites you own.
- 3
Import the demo auction house
One click imports the demo auction house — sample lots, categories and bidding pages — so you can watch an auction run before adding real items.
- 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
Brand your auction house with the 150+ Elementor auction blocks, from featured-lot carousels to countdown strips, then launch.
WordPress Auction Theme FAQ
The questions we hear most before people buy. Still unsure? Our support team is happy to help.
How do I build an auction website with WordPress?
Install the WordPress Auction Theme, import the demo lots and set your listing fees and commission. Live bidding, proxy bids and buy-now come pre-configured, so you can run a test auction the same day — no coding required.
Can I build a site like eBay?
Yes. The theme recreates the eBay model — timed auctions with live and proxy bidding, buy-now prices, make-an-offer haggling, seller accounts and feedback after every sale — except you set the fees instead of paying them.
Does it support live and timed bidding?
Yes. Auctions run on countdown timers with live Ajax bidding, and proxy (auto) bidding lets buyers set a maximum while the system bids for them. Outbid and ending-soon email alerts keep bidders coming back.
Can I customise my auction website with Elementor?
Yes. Auction pages are editable in the free Elementor plugin, with 150+ auction blocks — featured-lot carousels, countdown strips, bid panels — that you drag into place.
Does the auction theme come with demo content?
Yes. The one-click import sets up sample lots, categories and auction pages matching the live demo, so you can watch a working auction run end to end before listing anything real.
Can I build an auction website without writing code?
Yes. Bidding rules, fees, seller approvals and design changes are all managed from the admin area or the free Elementor editor, and video tutorials cover the full auction setup.
Is the auction theme mobile responsive?
Yes. Bidders can watch lots, place bids and get outbid alerts from their phones — auction pages, the members area and checkout are all fully responsive.
Can I use the WordPress Auction Theme on more than one site I own?
Yes. A User License allows unlimited installs on auction sites you own, so you can run niche auction houses side by side. The Developer License covers client and commercial builds.
Can I download the auction theme for free?
No — free or nulled copies of the Auction Theme circulate, but they're outdated and often carry malware, a serious risk on a site handling bids and payments. The genuine theme is a one-time purchase with 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?
Yes — every purchase carries a 10-day money-back guarantee. Import the demo, run a test auction with proxy bids, and if it's not the right fit contact us within 10 days for a full refund.
Do I get free updates for the WordPress Auction Theme?
Yes — 6 months of updates and support are included, keeping the bidding engine compatible with new WordPress releases. Extending after that is optional at $49 per 6 months; your site keeps running either way.
Do I need any paid plugins to run an auction website?
No. Bidding, seller accounts, commissions, payments and alerts are all in the theme — the only plugin you're likely to add is the free Elementor for design. The single optional cost is extended updates and support after the first 6 months ($49 per 6 months).
What customers say about the WordPress Auction Theme
“I had a good experience working with Premiumpress, used the new auction theme and got some setup issues, support helped resolve my issues quickly and in a timely manner. Mark was very communicative and understanding of our needs. He also educated us on best practices and catered to all our wants.”
Hector Nelson
“Great service, very happy with my new auction website.”
Randy Crowthwr
“I wanted to say thanks for helping me fix my website and get me setup. Iv really enjoyed using your themes.”
Barry Rodgers
“So far so gooooooooooood! I would HIGHLY recommend this team for successful Website designer strategies! A+”
Alda Phillips
“The auction theme is very good. I love it, Thanks guys.”
Darrell Dowell
“Very nice theme auction great support thank you :)”
Pavel Multan
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