The Framer marketplace has a history of controversies since its inception around 2020. Initially, the marketplace experienced a gold rush as few creators offered Framer-specific resources. Early controversies included concerns that the HTML to Framer extension would kill templates, and many creators faced subjective and lengthy template review processes. Some argued against relying solely on the marketplace, advocating for audience building instead, though even top creators sometimes saw their templates flop.In 2024, a redesigned marketplace, lacking a search bar and new template section, led to creator frustration. Complaints arose about bias in template featuring, with creators believing their work was overlooked. Saturation was another concern, with some artists expressing fears about the platform's longevity as template numbers grew. The "new" section itself generated debate, with creators unhappy about its visibility and eventual removal.There were also perceptions that Framer favored top creators, with their templates often reviewed and approved faster. This provided an advantage to established artists. Most recently, the decision to open the marketplace without a review process has sparked outrage among existing creators. This change, while potentially cost-effective for Framer, benefits newer creators at the expense of established ones.