Importing from the marketplace adds a complete on-page notification to your site: the design (template), timing, display rules, and other settings that came with that package. You do not need to build everything from scratch.
Start by Browsing the Template Library if you have not opened the gallery yet.
Before you import
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| You know which builder you use | Templates ship as Elementor or Block Editor files (sometimes both) |
| Elementor is installed (if you pick Elementor) | See Creating a Template with Elementor |
| You prefer blocks (if you pick Block Editor) | See Creating a Template with the Block Editor |
Step 1: Open the library and pick a template
- Go to Notifal → OnPage Notifications.
- Click Explore Pre-created Notifications (or Add New).
- Browse, filter, or search until you find a design you like.
- Click the template card to open details.
Step 2: Choose your builder version
At the bottom of the details popup you see import buttons:
| Button | When to use it |
|---|---|
| Import with Elementor | You use Elementor on this site |
| Import with Block Editor | You use WordPress blocks (Gutenberg) |
Only buttons for available builder files are shown. If one version is missing, read Requesting a Missing Builder Version.
Step 3: Wait for the import to finish
- Click the import button for your builder.
- Notifal requests a secure download link from notifal.com, downloads the file, and imports it on your site.
- A success message appears and the page refreshes.
The import may include images bundled in a ZIP package. Notifal copies them into your WordPress media library automatically.
Step 4: Find your new notification
After import, go to Notifal → OnPage Notifications. Your new item appears in the list, usually as a draft with Status turned off.
- Open the notification if you want to review settings.
- Turn Status on when you are ready to show it on your site.
See Understanding Notification Status for how live and draft states work.
What gets created on your site
| Item | Where it lives |
|---|---|
| On-page notification | Notifal → OnPage Notifications (settings, rules, timing) |
| Template | Linked to that notification under Notifal → Templates |
If the same design was imported before, Notifal recognizes the duplicate content and does not create a second copy of the template.
Import a local template file (different flow)
To upload a .json or .zip file you exported from another site (not from the marketplace gallery):
- Go to Notifal → Templates.
- Click Create New Template → Import Now.
- Choose a file (JSON or ZIP, up to 10 MB).
That flow only adds templates, not full notifications. See Managing Local Templates.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | What to try |
|---|---|
| Import button missing | That builder file may not exist yet. Request it or pick the other builder. |
| Import fails | Check your connection, wait for the library cache to refresh, and try again. |
| Template looks wrong | Open the linked template in the correct builder and preview with Block Editor Template Preview or Elementor preview. |
Template Library series
| # | Article |
|---|---|
| 1 | Browsing the Template Library |
| 2 | Importing a Template from the Marketplace (you are here) |
| 3 | Requesting a Missing Builder Version |
| 4 | Managing Local Templates |
| 5 | Free vs Pro Templates in the Library |
| 6 | Browsing Templates on notifal.com |