The Short Answer
There is no Kadence lifetime deal any more. Kadence is now sold only as a yearly bundle with Give, The Events Calendar and LearnDash: $350 a year for one site, $599 for 10, $799 for 25, $899 for 50 and $999 for 100, with a 7 day guarantee.
The free Kadence theme and free Kadence Blocks are still excellent. If you want a premium theme with a lifetime licence, Blocksy sells one from $199.
I bought the KadenceWP lifetime membership years ago, when it covered every theme and plugin the company made on unlimited sites. That deal is gone, and so is almost everything this page used to describe. Kadence was acquired, renamed its plans three times in a few months, and today sells a single bundle.
So this page now covers what Kadence costs, what you get, what happened to the membership and the lifetime licence, and what I would buy instead if you came here for a lifetime deal.
Kadence Pricing Today
| Sites | Price per year | Per site |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $350 | $350 |
| 10 | $599 | $59.90 |
| 25 | $799 | $31.96 |
| 50 | $899 | $17.98 |
| 100 | $999 | $9.99 |
Every plan includes the full package: Kadence, Give for donations, The Events Calendar for events and tickets, and LearnDash for online courses. The only thing that changes between plans is the number of sites. Even the Kadence Blocks page now shows this same bundle, so there is no way to buy Blocks Pro on its own. See current Kadence pricing.
Is There a Kadence Lifetime Deal?
No. The current pricing has yearly plans only, and checkout shows a 7 day guarantee. Kadence used to sell a lifetime membership for $599, often discounted at Black Friday, but it has not been on sale since the company changed hands.
If you already own a lifetime licence, keep it, and maybe frame it. You cannot buy it back, and nothing on the current pricing page offers anything like it. If you are looking for a lifetime licence today, these are the options I would consider:
| Product | Lifetime price | Sites | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blocksy Pro | $199 once | 1 | Theme, my pick, rated 100/100 |
| Blocksy Pro Business | $299 once | 10 | Theme with shop and blog extras |
| Astra Pro | $249 once | 3 | Theme addon |
| Spectra Pro | $319 once | 3 | Blocks plugin, the closest swap for Kadence Blocks Pro |
| Kadence | Not sold | Yearly bundle only |
How Kadence Pricing Changed
Kadence started as an independent theme shop in Missoula, Montana, best known for the Virtue, Pinnacle and Ascend themes and later the Kadence theme and Kadence Blocks. It joined iThemes and the StellarWP family, and is now a Nexcess product under Liquid Web. kadencewp.com redirects to liquidweb.com, and both the theme and the blocks plugin list Nexcess as the author on WordPress.org.
- The membership. $169 a year or $599 lifetime for every theme and plugin on unlimited sites.
- The first bundles. Essentials at $99, Pro at $299 and Elite at $499 a year, with no lifetime option.
- Two bundles. Essentials was dropped, leaving Pro and Elite.
- Today. One bundle with Give, The Events Calendar and LearnDash, from $350 a year.
One thing to watch: Liquid Web's add-ons page still describes Kadence Security, Backups, Shop Kit and Memberships as included with Pro and Elite, plans that no longer appear on the pricing page. If you need those toolkits, confirm with their sales team that the current bundle includes them before you buy.
What Is Still Free
The good news is that the free products did not change. The Kadence theme has over 500,000 active installs and a 98 out of 100 rating from 455 reviews, and Kadence Blocks has over 600,000 installs and 96 out of 100 from 332 reviews. Together they will build a complete, fast site without paying anything.
My Kadence Blocks free vs Pro breakdown counts exactly which blocks you would be missing without Pro. For most blogs, it is not much.
Is Kadence Worth $350 a Year?
| If you | My advice |
|---|---|
| Sell courses, run events or take donations | Yes. LearnDash, The Events Calendar and Give alone are worth more |
| Run one blog or business site | No. Use Kadence free, or Blocksy Pro at $69 a year or $199 once |
| Want Kadence Blocks Pro features | Try Spectra Pro at $69 a year, or $319 once for 3 sites |
| Build many client sites | Possibly. 100 sites cost $9.99 each a year |
| Own an old lifetime licence | Keep it |
If you do want the bundle, wait for Black Friday. Kadence has discounted bundles by about 40% in past sales, which would bring the single site plan near $210 if it happens again. I track it on my Kadence Black Friday page.
My verdict on Kadence pricing
3.5 out of 5 ★★★★☆
Kadence is still a great theme and block plugin, and the free versions are among the best in WordPress. The paid bundle is excellent value only if you need courses, events or donations too.
What works
- Free theme and Kadence Blocks are complete on their own
- Bundle adds LearnDash, The Events Calendar and Give
- Cheap per site at 25 sites and above
What does not
- No lifetime licence and no standalone Blocks Pro
- $350 a year for one site is steep for a blog
- Only a 7 day guarantee
Kadence Pricing FAQ
Does Kadence have a lifetime deal?
No. Kadence is sold only on yearly plans now. The old $599 lifetime membership is no longer offered. Blocksy Pro, from $199, is the closest premium theme with a lifetime licence.
How much does Kadence cost?
$350 a year for one site, $599 for 10 sites, $799 for 25, $899 for 50 and $999 for 100. Every plan includes Kadence, Give, The Events Calendar and LearnDash.
Is the Kadence theme free?
Yes. The Kadence theme and Kadence Blocks are free on WordPress.org. You only pay for the premium bundle.
What happened to the KadenceWP membership?
It was replaced after the acquisition, first by Essentials, Pro and Elite bundles and now by a single bundle that also includes Give, The Events Calendar and LearnDash.
Can I buy Kadence Blocks Pro on its own?
No. Kadence Blocks Pro is only available inside the bundle, from $350 a year for one site.
Does Kadence have a refund policy?
The checkout shows a 7 day guarantee on the bundle.
Does Kadence have a Black Friday sale?
Kadence has discounted bundles by about 40% in past Black Friday sales, with no coupon code needed. Nothing has been announced yet for this year.
What is the best alternative to Kadence Pro?
Blocksy Pro for a theme, at $69 a year or $199 once, and Spectra Pro for blocks, at $69 a year or $319 once for 3 sites.
More Kadence Guides
- Kadence Black Friday deal tracker
- Kadence Blocks free vs Pro, exactly 12 extra blocks
- Kadence vs Blocksy, which theme wins
- Kadence Blocks vs Spectra
- Blocksy theme review, free vs Pro
Disclosure: I earn a commission if you buy Kadence, Blocksy, Astra or Spectra through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Prices were checked on each vendor's site on 27 October 2026 and ratings come from WordPress.org. You can read exactly how I test, verify and update everything on this site.
