Hi, I bought a theme a couple of years ago and the developer has disappeared. No updates, etc. Just move on? Anyone else experience this?
Unfortunately it happens and is a risk of buying something worth thousands for less than $100.
We’ve purchased into the thousands of items and probably around 20% are no longer usable.
With a bit of research into the author then it is likely avoidable but never a guarantee.
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Understood. Is there a way to alert Themeforest so other people are aware of what is going on?
You can email support but it’s tricky because Envato do not own the files and it’s possible (although unlikely) that in some cases the authors will come back to items after some time.
Well, will let them know and give a rating. Thanks
The theme is still active and is up for sale. Oh well. Keep it moving.
Cannot seem to locate you on the Envato platform. What theme was it? Send DM
How do I send a DM?
Can anyone give me one of the latest Bimbers? I have the 9.2.5.
Other users are not allowed to distribute copies of the theme once it has been removed
I have purchased the theme and I use it for 2-3 years on my site, but I missed to download the latest versions. That why I ask a newer version. I don’t think, it is against the rules.
Unfortunately once an author removes an item it’s not possible.
Envato don’t own the item so they cannot retain even older versions and make them available.
Likewise other buyers cannot redistribute it.
It all breaches copyright.