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Welcome to the New Festinger Vault

Rolling into 2025 with a fresh look, same rebellion. Our new website reflects who we really are — rebels who believe GPL should mean GPL.

MMartijn
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New Festinger Vault website launch

Well, well, well. Look what rolled up to your screen.

After months of building, breaking, and rebuilding, we're finally ready to show you what Festinger Vault really is. Not just another download site. Not another "GPL provider." A rebellion.

What Actually Changed?

Let's be honest — our old site looked like every other nulled plugin farm out there. Sketchy design, questionable ads, and that weird feeling you get when you're not sure if you're downloading Elementor Pro or Russian malware.

That ends today.

We Built This From Scratch (Obviously)

Our new platform isn't just prettier (though it definitely is). It's honest. Every word on this site reflects who we actually are:

  • No fake countdown timers — Because urgency shouldn't be manufactured
  • No affiliate nonsense — We're not here to sell you courses about "plugin arbitrage"
  • No crypto casino ads — Your malware scanner will thank us
  • No bullshit — Just clean GPL plugins from real users

The Same Mission, Elevated

We didn't change what we do. We just stopped pretending to be something we're not.

Festinger Vault exists because:

  • GPL plugins belong to everyone, not just people who can afford $299 subscriptions
  • Community uploads are better than vendor lock-in
  • Malware scanning should be automatic, not optional
  • Open source means open source — no asterisks, no fine print

What You'll Find Here

🛡️ Actually Safe Downloads

Every plugin gets scanned. If it's infected, it gets rejected. No Russian roulette with your website.

👥 Real Community Reviews

These aren't fake testimonials from stock photo models. They're real reviews from real users who've been with us for years.

🔍 Transparent Process

Want to know how a plugin got here? We tell you. Want to flag something suspicious? We listen.

Every plugin in the Vault is GPL-licensed. We credit original authors. We follow the law. Sophie (our legal counsel) makes sure of it.

Why This Matters

Because for too long, the WordPress ecosystem has been gaslighting developers into thinking they should feel guilty for accessing GPL software.

You shouldn't.

If it's GPL, it's yours. If it's licensed under the General Public License, no company should be charging you $299 to access what's already legally free.

We're not pirates. We're not thieves. We're the insurance policy for open source freedom.

What's Next?

This new website is just the beginning. We're working on:

  • Enhanced Plugin Discovery — Find what you need faster
  • Better Mobile Experience — Because not everyone codes on a 27" monitor
  • Community Features — More ways to contribute and connect
  • Global Accessibility — Making sure our rebellion works everywhere

Join the Rebellion

Look around. Click things. Break stuff (safely). Tell us what you think.

Most importantly: upload something. Be part of the solution. Help us prove that community-driven platforms aren't just possible — they're better.

Because at the end of the day, this isn't about us. It's about all of us.

Welcome to the new Festinger Vault. Same rebels, better website.

— Martijn & The Festinger Vault Team


Ready to explore? Start browsing the Vault → or learn more about our story →.

Want to contribute? Join our community → and help us keep GPL software free for everyone.