Live and timed bidding
Bids and prices update every few seconds. Every lot has a live countdown and its own end time.
- Live updates every few seconds
- Live countdown timers
- End time set per lot
WordPress Auction Theme: Start your online auction business today.
Create your own auction website similar to eBay, Ubid or BidSpotter.
Sellers list, bidders compete, and you earn on every sale. Live bidding, seller accounts and payments are already built. Pay once, with no monthly fees.
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Auction Theme
$99one-time
No monthly feesUnlimited installationsOn websites you own.
- 6 months support & updates
- Free install & setup
- Video tutorials included
Download Now 14-day money-back guarantee
Use cases
What you can build with the auction theme.
The auction theme comes with templates for every kind of auction.
General marketplace
A marketplace where members list and bidders compete.
Cars and boats
Classic cars, motorcycles, yachts and sport fishing boats.
Art, antiques and rare books
Catalogue sales for paintings, furniture, clocks and first editions.
Property and land
Bank-owned homes, commercial buildings and farmland, sold to the highest bidder.
Charity auctions
Donated lots and a fundraising total for schools, clubs and good causes.
Collectibles and memorabilia
Sports shirts, comics and graded cards.
Watches and jewellery
Timepieces, rings and gemstones.
Wine and spirits
Cellar sales of fine wine and whisky.
Livestock and bloodstock
Cattle, sheep and horses, sold from the ring.
Machinery and equipment
Tractors, diggers and heavy plant.
Tech and surplus stock
Refurbished laptops, phones and pallets.
Instruments and records
Pianos, guitars, studio gear and vinyl, for collectors and players.
3 templates
Bidding features
Everything bidders expect from an auction site.
Turn a standard WordPress site into a full auction marketplace, with a complete bidding engine, seller accounts, payment gateways and listing management all built in.
Proxy and automatic bidding
Bidders set their maximum and the system bids for them, one increment at a time, up to that limit.
- Set a maximum bid
- Auto-bids up to the limit
- Optional anti-sniping extension
Reserve, buy‑now and increments
Set a hidden reserve, an optional buy‑it‑now price and bid increments on each lot.
Penny auctions
Set the site to penny auctions instead. Each bid uses one prepaid credit and adds 15 seconds to the clock.
Outbid and won emails
Bidders get an email when they are outbid. The winner gets one with a link to pay.
Seller features
Your own eBay-style marketplace, where sellers run their own lots.
Sellers register, list lots and manage everything from the front end, so you are not doing it for them.
Create a new lot
- 1Lot details
- 2Photos & video
- 3Pricing
- 4Review
A step-by-step form lets members list a lot with its title, prices, end time and photos, without touching the WordPress admin area.
Buyer features
Buyers find lots quickly and bid with confidence.
What bidders see and use when they visit your auction website.
Search and filters
Keyword, category and price filters, custom fields per category and postcode radius search.
- Keyword, category and price
- Custom fields per category
- Zip or postal radius search
Verified members
Ask members to confirm their email or phone before they can bid or list, or upload a photo ID for a Verified badge.
Works on phones
Lot pages, galleries, countdowns and the bid form all work on phones and tablets.
- Works on any screen size
- Touch-friendly galleries
- Bid and list from mobile
Admin features
One admin area runs your entire auction site.
Lot approval, search filters, bids and member checks are all set from one dashboard, not a stack of auction plugins.
One dashboard
New lots, members and bids over 7, 30 or 90 days, a to-do list of orders to process, and every other screen one click away.
- New lots, members and bids at a glance
- Orders waiting to be processed
- Search, design and setup screens one click away
Approval and expiry
Hold new free lots for review, and choose what happens to a lot when its time runs out. Paid listings go live the moment payment is completed.
- Hold new free listings for review
- Paid listings go live on payment
- Expired lots set to draft, unlisted
Lot details
Every lot has a starting bid, bid increment, reserve and buy-it-now price. Add your own fields on top.
Automatic emails
60 ready-written emails, including welcome, outbid, auction won and reserve not met.
Bid history
Every bid across your lots in one list, with the leading bid marked.
There is more in the auction admin area.
Lot page designer
Drag each section of the lot page into the main column or the sidebar, switch optional sections off, and pick one of five photo gallery styles. A live preview shows the page before you save.
Built in
No extra auction plugins to buy or configure.
These are the plugins most auction sites end up installing. With this WordPress auction theme they are already in place.
11 languages
Your auction site in English or 10 other languages. Translate any label.
English
Place bid
TranslationPlace bid
100+ payment gateways
100+ free gateway plugins, including PayPal and Stripe, each paying into your own merchant account.
PayPalYour merchant account
StripeYour merchant account
Email and SMS verification
Members confirm their email or phone before they can bid or list.
Email confirmed
Phone confirmed
One-click demo import
Sample lots, categories and bidding pages, so you can watch an auction run before adding real items.
Unlimited installs
One licence covers every auction site you own.
One licenceYour sites
Video tutorials
Step-by-step videos cover the full auction setup.
Design features
Make it look like your business.
The auction theme comes with 48 auction website templates, from fine art to farm machinery. Pick the one closest to yours, add your lots, then change anything you like.
Browse the templatesElementor-ready templates
Restyle lot pages, headers and landing pages in the free Elementor page builder.
150+ auction blocks
Countdown timers, lot grids, featured-auction carousels and bid panels to drag into place.
Site generator
Connect your own AI account, describe your auction site, and the generator lays out the pages.
Earning features
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, and no marketplace takes a cut.
Listing fees
Charge sellers to list a lot, with free and paid listing plans.
Seller commission
Earn an amount from every sold lot. The seller is emailed an invoice for it. Buyers pay through your own gateways, and you pay sellers yourself.
Buyer’s premium
Add a premium on top of the winning bid.
Memberships
Sell membership plans and featured upgrades to your sellers.
Illustrative fees. You set your own rates.
One price. No monthly fees.
The WordPress auction theme is a one-time purchase. Host it yourself, with no per-lot charges and no commission to us.
Auction Theme
$99one-time payment
- 6 months of support and updates
- Free install and setup, plus video tutorials
- Unlimited installs on auction sites you own
- 14-day money-back guarantee
After 6 months, extending updates and support is optional at $49 per 6 months. Your site keeps running either way.
All-access membership
From$399
Every PremiumPress product in one membership, the Auction Theme included.
See membershipsAuction Theme vs the alternatives
| Feature | Auction Theme | Auction plugin | Hosted marketplace software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 one-time | $49 to $149 a year | $29 to $199 a month |
| Unlimited installs | Yes | 1 site | Hosted only |
| Bidding engine built in | Yes | Add-on | Yes |
| Buyer’s premium and seller fees | Built in | Varies | They keep a cut |
| You own the data and payments | Yes | Yes | No |
| Monthly or renewal fees | None | Renewals | Every month |
Step-by-step guide
How to build an auction website with WordPress.
Six steps to your own auction website. It all runs on WordPress, with no coding required.
- 1
Set up the Auction Theme
Add it to your WordPress site under Appearance, Themes and activate it. The bidding engine is inside, so no auction plugin is needed.
- 2
Activate updates and support
Activate with your licence key. The same key works across all auction sites you own.
- 3
Import the demo auction house
One click imports sample lots, categories and bidding pages, so you can watch an auction run first.
- 4
Add your auction listings
Create 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
Brand your auction house with the 150+ Elementor auction blocks, then launch.
Free guide
The Auction Site Playbook
How to plan, build and grow an auction website that people trust with their money. 40 pages, from choosing a niche to your first 90 days.
Free. We email you a link to read it online or download the PDF. Privacy
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.”
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WordPress auction theme FAQ.
The questions we hear most before people buy the auction theme.
How do I build an auction website with WordPress?
Install the WordPress Auction Theme, import the demo lots and set your listing fees. Bidding and proxy bids work straight away. Buy-it-now, anti-sniping and commissions are off by default, and you switch them on in the settings. You can run a test auction the same day with no coding required.
Can I build a site like eBay?
Yes. The theme follows the eBay model, with timed auctions, proxy bidding, hidden reserves, optional buy-it-now prices, seller accounts and feedback after every sale. The difference is that you set the fees instead of paying them.
Does it support live and timed bidding?
Yes. Lots run on countdown timers, with bids and prices updating every few seconds. Proxy or auto bidding lets buyers set a maximum while the system bids for them. Each site runs one bidding type, chosen in the settings, and that can be timed, live or penny. Bidders get an email when they are outbid, and the winner gets an email with a link to pay.
Can I customise my auction website with Elementor?
Yes. Auction pages are editable in the free Elementor plugin, with 150+ auction blocks you drag into place. They include featured-lot carousels, countdown strips and bid panels.
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. Video tutorials cover the full auction setup.
Is the auction theme mobile responsive?
Yes. Bidders can save lots to favourites, place bids and get outbid emails on their phones. Auction pages, the members area and checkout all resize to fit any screen.
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 do circulate, but they’re outdated and often carry malware. That’s 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 14-day money-back guarantee.
Can I get a refund if the auction theme isn’t right for me?
Yes. Every purchase carries a 14-day money-back guarantee. Import the demo and run a test auction with proxy bids. If it’s not the right fit, contact us within 14 days for a full refund.
Do I get free updates for the WordPress Auction Theme?
Yes. 6 months of updates and support are included, which keeps 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 and outbid/won emails are all in the theme, and the 100+ payment gateways are free plugins. The only other 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, at $49 per 6 months.
Launch your auction site today.
WordPress auction theme · one-time $99 · unlimited installs · 14-day money-back guarantee
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