Astra
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Fast, Lightweight & Customizable WordPress Theme
How to Replace AstraOverview
Features
82 features across 17 categories
AI(1)
Build entire website in under a minute by entering business details for auto-generated content, images, and forms
Automation(2)
Automate workflows and connect favorite apps effortlessly with SureTriggers for streamlined processes
Automate recurring website tasks like sending form submissions to CRM, logging sales, scheduling posts, connecting 1000+ apps
Collaboration(1)
Collect website feedback directly on pages with comments for faster client revisions and collaboration
Content(9)
Display additional information about post authors, including name, photo, and bio
Highlight important blog posts with full-width featured images and overlay text for visual blogs
Display blog posts in a clean, organized grid format for easy article discovery
Display blog posts in a vertical list with post excerpts for readers to quickly scan content
Help readers navigate blog faster with various pagination styles, including numbered pages and infinite scroll
Customize the layout and order of blog post elements like title, meta info, featured image, and content
Allow visitors to sort and filter blog posts by categories, tags, and other criteria
Keep readers on site longer by showing additional related blog posts they might be interested in
Make it easier for readers to share content by adding social media sharing buttons to blog posts
Design(25)
Use extra header sections above and below the main header to display important information
Define and adjust the width, alignment, and padding of content containers for visually appealing design
Design custom 404 error pages without coding to improve user experience
Create unique page headers with custom designs, images, or text to make each page stand out
Drag and drop elements to build websites exactly as desired with live editing and real-time preview
Deliver perfect viewing experiences across devices with fluid layout that adapts seamlessly to all screen sizes
Design custom footer sections with widgets, menus, social icons, and style customization with mobile responsiveness
Create modern look with full-width layout that stretches content across entire screen
Customize buttons site-wide for consistent branding and design
Create and manage color palettes for the website, allowing instant color changes across different parts of the site from one place
Adjust fonts, sizes, and styles for headings and body text site-wide with unified settings
Build beautiful, fully customizable headers with drag-and-drop controls, sticky effects, transparent layouts, and mega menus
Define the maximum width for content, ensuring site maintains structure and readability across devices
Design custom header layouts specifically optimized for smartphones and tablets
Add helpful filters and widgets in off-canvas sidebars for better mobile experience
Add additional spacings around content and containers to create balanced visual experience
Customize page background colors, images, and effects
Access to 300+ professionally designed, ready-to-use website templates for various niches and industries that can be imported with one click
Make websites look good on all devices with responsive design that adapts to different screen sizes
Flexible sidebar layout customization with widget placement and styling
Visual site builder to create custom headers, single pages, posts, and archive pages without coding
Keep navigation links and calls to action fixed at the top of the screen as users scroll
Export entire Astra-powered website including design, layouts, plugins, and settings into reusable template
Create custom see-through headers for modern design aesthetics
Rebrand Astra as your own by swapping logos and brand details for seamless client experience
Development(6)
Safely make changes using a child theme to customize design without affecting main theme code
Hooks support to add custom code to extend functionality
Expand content with custom post type support to create and manage unique content types
Easily add extra functionality with custom snippets to tailor site behavior
Clean, well-documented code for easy customization and development
Extend and customize site effortlessly with filters and hooks without altering core code
Ecommerce(15)
Help visitors find products faster with advanced filtering options
Use colors and combinations on product pages to differentiate between title, cost, and product description
Reduce cart abandonment and boost sales with an optimized, customizable checkout process
Accept payments on store with Stripe and PayPal through dropdown cart interface
Sell digital products effortlessly with EaseDigitalDownloads integration and marketplace management
Let shoppers view cart, make changes, or checkout without leaving current page
Effortless product viewing with infinite scroll for continuous browsing
Showcase product images with captivating galleries and flexible-width display options
Help shoppers find the exact product variation they want with customizable color, image, or label swatches
Allow shoppers preview additional product details in a pop-up without leaving the shop page
Customize layouts, colors, fonts, and images to create visually appealing shop cards for WooCommerce stores
Keep the add-to-cart button visible as shoppers scroll through product pages for better conversion
Integrated SureCart ecommerce solution for easy-to-use, efficient shopping operations
Full integration with WooCommerce to fully customize store design, features, checkout and shopping experience
Accept payments securely with WooCommerce store using Stripe and PayPal integration
Fundraising(1)
Boost fundraising efforts with GiveWP integration for creating and managing donation forms
Integration(1)
Work seamlessly with leading page builders like Elementor, Spectra, Beaver Builder, and Gutenberg
Internationalization(2)
Ensure site looks great in right-to-left languages with RTL-ready design supporting Arabic and Hebrew
Reach global audience with translation-ready features to easily translate site into multiple languages
Learning Management(2)
Seamless integration with LearnDash LMS for building and managing online courses, quizzes, and learning tools
Seamless integration with LifterLMS for creating, customizing, and managing online courses
Marketing(1)
Optimize sales funnels and increase conversions with CartFlows funnel building capabilities
Page Builder(2)
Drag and drop page builder using native WordPress editor with powerful widgets and design elements
Get powerful widgets and design elements not found in Elementor Pro for more unique website building
Performance(9)
Automatically serve appropriately sized images based on device for improved performance
Built-in Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) support for faster mobile experiences
Generate optimized CSS files for speed optimization
Improve site performance with CSS pre-loading to load stylesheets in advance for faster rendering
Fully compatible with HTTP/2 protocol to help websites use less resources and load faster
Reduce page load time by loading media files only when visitors need them
Advanced performance feature using LQIP for optimized image loading
Uses pure, unadulterated JavaScript to optimize performance and compatibility across browsers
Prioritizes lean code and eliminates unnecessary bloat for fast and responsive performance
Scheduling(1)
Manage appointments and bookings directly on site with seamless scheduling capabilities
Search(1)
Full screen and slide search functionality options
Pricing
Free Plan
- ✓24/7 Premium Support
- ✓Basic customization
- ✓Limited templates
- ✓Limited design features
Astra Pro - Beginner
- ✓Design Without Limits
- ✓Drag and Drop Styling
- ✓Visual Site Builder
- ✓Predefined Site Layouts
- ✓Custom Page Headers
- ✓Advanced Header & Footer Builder
- ✓Mega Menu Builder
- ✓Blog Layout Options
- ✓WooCommerce Integration
- ✓LMS Plugins Integration
- ✓Page Builders Integration
- ✓300+ Premium Starter Templates
- ✓Spectra Pro Page Builder ($49 value)
- ✓Ultimate Elementor Addons ($49 value)
- ✓AI Website Builder
- ✓SureFeedback
- ✓Astra Template Exporter
- ✓OttoKit Pro (6mo)
- ✓ZipWP Pro (3mo)
- ✓SkillJet Membership
- ✓Premium Support
- ✓Regular Product Updates
- ✓14-Days Refund Guarantee
Astra Pro - Business
- ✓All Beginner features
- ✓Up to 10 websites
Essential Toolkit - Freelancer
- ✓All Pro features
- ✓Enhanced AI Website Builder
- ✓ZipWP Pro included
- ✓OttoKit Pro (6mo) included
- ✓SkillJet Membership included
- ✓Up to 10 websites
Business Toolkit - Agency
Popular- ✓All Pro and Essential Toolkit features
- ✓Up to 1000 websites
- ✓VIP Support
- ✓OttoKit Pro included
- ✓ZipWP Pro included
- ✓SkillJet Membership ($1199 value)
- ✓SureFeedback included
- ✓Template Exporter included
- ✓White Label capability
- ✓Premium Support
- ✓Regular Product Updates
- ✓14-Days Refund Guarantee
Astra Pro - Lifetime (Up to 3 sites)
- ✓All Pro features
- ✓One-time payment
- ✓Lifetime updates
Essential Toolkit - Lifetime (Up to 10 sites)
- ✓All Essential Toolkit features
- ✓One-time payment
- ✓Lifetime updates
Business Toolkit - Lifetime (Up to 1000 sites)
- ✓All Business Toolkit features
- ✓One-time payment
- ✓Lifetime updates
- ✓VIP Support
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Integrations
21 known integrations