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Astra

Astra is a highly customizable WordPress theme trusted by over 2 million websites, offering advanced options and a WooCommerce performance booster.

8.3/10Visit website (opens in a new tab)
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Who it's for

Anyone choosing a design foundation for a new or redesigned site

  • Agencies building client sites
  • Users who want a lightweight theme with add-ons

Best Astra features

  • Free base theme

    The Astra theme is free to download from WordPress.org.

  • Astra Pro add-on

    Paid add-on that extends the free theme.

  • AI site generation

    Generates a site with AI on the Pro + AI plans.

  • Premium starter templates

    300+ premium templates are included in the Essential Toolkit plan.

  • Spectra Pro and Ultimate Addons

    Block and page-building add-ons included in the Essential Toolkit plan.

  • Hosted websites and domain

    AI plans include hosted sites, with a free domain for the first year on Pro + AI.

Astra pricing

All plans and prices

  • Astra Pro + AIStarts here

    $99/year

    3 sites

    • Astra Pro addon
    • AI site generation
    • 1 hosted website with a free domain for the first year

  • Astra Pro + AI (lifetime)

    $279 once

    3 sites

    • No recurring cost for the WordPress toolkit
    • AI platform and hosting run for 3 years

  • Essential Toolkit + AI

    $199/year

    10 sites

    • Spectra Pro and Ultimate Addons for Elementor
    • 300+ premium templates
    • 2 hosted websites

Our verdict

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8.3/10
  • Free base theme on WordPress.org
  • Reddit users describe it as lightweight and fast
  • Works with the block editor and common page builders
  • Starter templates and premium modules need a paid plan
  • Some Reddit users find the free version limited

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