Written by Admin on 2025-05-06

How to Null Any WordPress Theme: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a WordPress user, there's a good chance you've come across a premium theme that you really like, but can't afford. You may have seen tutorials online that show you how to get the theme for free, but they often involve downloading files from sketchy sources. In this article, we'll talk about how to "null" any WordPress theme - meaning, how to remove or bypass license activation requirements - the safe and legal way.

Step 1: Purchase and Download the Theme

We recommend that you purchase the theme you want to n​ull​ from a reputable source like Themeforest or Elegant Themes. Once you've made the purchase, download the theme file (usually a .zip archive) to your computer.

Step 2: Install the Theme on WordPress

Now, log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to ​Appearance > Themes​. Click the ​Add New​ button at the top of the page, then click ​Upload Theme​. Choose the .zip file you downloaded from the theme's website and click ​Install Now​.

Step 3: Install and Activate the WPForms Plugin

Next, you'll need to install the WPForms plugin. This plugin will help you null the theme and remove license activation requirements.

To install WPForms, go to ​Plugins > Add New​ and search for "WPForms". Click the ​Install Now​ button, then activate the plugin.

Step 4: Null the Theme

Finally, it's time to null the theme. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Go to ​WPForms > Addons​ and install the ​Offline Forms​ addon.
2. Go to ​WPForms > Settings​ and click on the ​Offline Forms​ tab.
3. Toggle the "Enable offline forms" slider to ​On​. You will be prompted to enter your license key, but you can ignore this for now.
4. Go to ​Appearance > Theme Editor​ and select the theme you want to null from the dropdown menu at the top right corner of the screen.
5. Click on the ​functions.php​ file on the right-hand side. Scroll to the bottom and paste the following code:

php add_filter('pre_option_active_plugins', 'null_theme_activation'); function null_theme_activation($null) { if (strpos($_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'], '/wp-admin/themes.php') !== false) { return array(); } return $null; }

6. Click the "Update File" button to save your changes. The theme is now nulled!

Bonus Step: Remove WPForms

If you want to remove the WPForms plugin after nulling the theme, you can do so by simply deactivating and deleting it from your plugins list.

With these simple steps, you can safely null any WordPress theme and bypass license activation requirements. However, please remember that developers work hard to create these themes and rely on sales to support their livelihoods. So, if you find a theme that you truly love and can afford, we encourage you to support the developer by purchasing it legitimately.