Framer updated the Marketplace and Community, and from what I’m seeing, the reaction has been mostly negative. But I actually have a different perspective. 👀

I think this might be one of the best times to build high-quality templates - the kind that solve real problems and aren’t just AI-generated slop.

If most templates start looking the same and competing on quantity rather than craftsmanship, people will naturally start looking for quality. They’ll look for products that feel thoughtful, polished, and built with care.

It’s a bit like furniture. If someone wants a standard desk, they’ll probably go to IKEA and that’s fine. But if they want something unique, designed around their needs and built to last, they’ll go to a craftsman. Quality has always had its place.

Of course, discoverability is a real issue right now. I’ve seen creators saying their previously successful templates have become much harder to find. That’s a valid concern.

But this update is still fresh, and personally, I don’t believe @Framer is suddenly choosing quantity over quality. Looking at how they’ve operated over the last few years, they’ve consistently listened to user feedback and shipped improvements based on what the community wanted. So I’m sure that they’ll continue refining things.

I don’t think this is the end of the template ecosystem.

If anything, I think it’s a great time to stand out. 🫡

Framer updated the Marketplace and Community, and from what I’m seeing, the reaction has been mostly negative. But I actually have a different perspective. 👀

I think this might be one of the best times to build high-quality templates - the kind that solve real problems and aren’t just AI-generated slop.

If most templates start looking the same and competing on quantity rather than craftsmanship, people will naturally start looking for quality. They’ll look for products that feel thoughtful, polished, and built with care.

It’s a bit like furniture. If someone wants a standard desk, they’ll probably go to IKEA and that’s fine. But if they want something unique, designed around their needs and built to last, they’ll go to a craftsman. Quality has always had its place.

Of course, discoverability is a real issue right now. I’ve seen creators saying their previously successful templates have become much harder to find. That’s a valid concern.

But this update is still fresh, and personally, I don’t believe @Framer is suddenly choosing quantity over quality. Looking at how they’ve operated over the last few years, they’ve consistently listened to user feedback and shipped improvements based on what the community wanted. So I’m sure that they’ll continue refining things.

I don’t think this is the end of the template ecosystem.

If anything, I think it’s a great time to stand out. 🫡