🚀 Major Update: GrootMade Connect Rebuild + 22,000 New Items + New Pricing Plans

Hi everyone,

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes and we’re excited to share one of the biggest updates we’ve rolled out so far.

Over the past month we’ve made major improvements across the GrootMade ecosystem.


:wrench: Complete Rehaul of GrootMade Connect

We have completely rebuilt the GrootMade Connect plugin.

The new version focuses on:

  • Faster performance
  • Cleaner and more intuitive interface
  • Improved stability
  • Better browsing experience inside WP
  • Smoother plugin/theme installs and updates

Our goal is simple: make managing WP plugins and themes effortless directly from your dashboard.


:package: 22,000 New Items Added

In the last 30 days alone, we added over 22,000 new items to the GrootMade library.

This massively expands the catalog and gives users access to even more plugins, themes and tools.

We are continuing to grow the library every week.


:money_bag: New Pricing Structure

We have simplified our pricing into three clear tiers:

:free_button: Free

  • Access to GrootMade
  • GrootMade Connect plugin
  • Limited features and downloads

:star: Pro — $9/month

  • Full catalog access
  • Faster downloads and updates
  • Advanced plugin features

:gem_stone: Lifetime — $199 one-time

  • Lifetime access
  • All Pro features
  • No recurring subscription

We designed this pricing to be simple, affordable and flexible for everyone.


:electric_plug: GrootMade Connect Now Available for Free Users

Another big change:

The GrootMade Connect plugin is now available to all Free users.

Free users can now:

  • Install the plugin
  • Browse the catalog
  • Experience the workflow

Some features remain limited, but this allows everyone to try GrootMade before upgrading.


:chart_increasing: What’s Next

This is just the beginning.

Over the coming months we will continue to:

  • Expand the catalog
  • Improve the plugin
  • Add more features for developers and agencies
  • Optimize speed and stability

:speech_balloon: We’d love to hear your feedback.

If you haven’t tried the new GrootMade Connect, now is the perfect time.

Thanks for being part of the GrootMade community!

The GrootMade Team

Hi, Can you make sure that the GrootMade menu is closed by default in the WP administration panel? Can you also not display the lifetime upgrade banner when the user is already a lifetime member (authenticated), or at least allow it to be hidden?

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I have the same issue with my lifetime account. Please solve.

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Same here

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Could you please remove the “wp-has-current-submenu” class from your GrootMade menu so that it isn’t open by default?

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Thanks for your suggestion, would you be willing to post it in the Ideas section so we can keep track of all suggestions? :slight_smile:

This issue is resolved by private ticket. In case you require further assistance, kindly open a new support ticket. Thanks!

This issue is resolved too!

Please use Ideas, thanks!


I’m now closing thread. Thanks everyone for voicing their concerns!