Astra is a highly customizable WordPress theme trusted by over 2 million websites, offering advanced options and a WooCommerce performance booster.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Astra
Astra vs Groovy for WordPress
Evenly matched on the points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Astra | Groovy for WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3/10 | Not rated |
| Starts at | $99/year | $41/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes (better) | No |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 1M+ | – |
| Last Black Friday | 40% off | – |
| Category | Themes | Themes |
| Vendor | Brainstorm Force | Estudio Patagon |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Astra if…
- Agencies building client sites
- Users who want a lightweight theme with add-ons
- You want to start free
Choose Groovy for WordPress if…
- Personal, travel and tech bloggers
- Bloggers who want fewer plugins
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Astra
- Free base theme
- Astra Pro add-on
- AI site generation
- Premium starter templates
- Spectra Pro and Ultimate Addons
- Hosted websites and domain
Groovy for WordPress
- Lightweight, fast theme
- Lazy loading
- Post layouts
- Advertising sections
- Theme Options panel
- AMP support
- WooCommerce compatibility
Pros and cons
Astra
- Free base theme on WordPress.org
- Reddit users describe it as lightweight and fast
- Works with the block editor and common page builders
- 14-day money-back guarantee on all plans
- Starter templates and premium modules need a paid plan
- Some Reddit users find the free version limited
- Some Reddit users say Astra Pro is not worth the price
Groovy for WordPress
- Very light theme, about 1 MB, with only one required plugin
- Four single post layouts and two image frame styles
- Built-in ad slots and lazy loading
- Theme Options panel covers SEO and Open Graph settings
- No free version of the theme itself
- Updates and support stop when the 1-year license expires; the theme keeps working
- Vendor page shows star icons but no rating score or review count
Pricing plans
Astra
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
Groovy for WordPress
PersonalStarts here
$41/year
1 site
- 1 year of updates
- 1 year of technical support
Creator
$62/year
3 sites
- 1 year of updates
- 1 year of technical support
Pro
$90/year
Unlimited sites
- 1 year of updates
- 1 year of technical support
What Reddit says
Astra
Reddit users discuss Astra mainly as a free WordPress theme with an optional Astra Pro add-on, and some ask whether it is too heavy for beginners. Recurring problems include WordPress.com plans blocking theme installs, Pro license activation failing, and difficulty customising headers and menus.
Groovy for WordPress
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
Astra vs Groovy for WordPress questions
Is Astra better than Groovy for WordPress?
They're evenly matched on the points we can measure. Pick by features and budget.
Which is cheaper, Astra or Groovy for WordPress?
Astra starts at $99/year and Groovy for WordPress starts at $41/year.
Can I get Astra or Groovy for WordPress cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Astra was 40% off last year.
Both products
Groovy is a unique & super modern Blog created by EstudioPatagon following all the latest trends, focused on speed and vivid colors.
- Free version
- No
- Price
- From $41/year
- Category
- Themes
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Groovy for WordPress
