Astra, developed by Brainstorm Force, is a leading WordPress theme that empowers users—from novices to professional web designers—to build high-performance, visually appealing websites with minimal technical effort. Available in both free and paid versions, Astra offers a variety of starter templates (300+), browser-compatible page-builder integration, and responsive layouts tailored for blogs, portfolios, and online stores.
The free version provides essential features: global typography, color schemes, WooCommerce support, customizable headers/footers, and seamless compatibility with Elementor, Gutenberg, Spectra, and Beaver Builder. Performance is a core focus: Astra loads in about 0.5 seconds, keeps its codebase under 50 KB, utilizes lazy loading and HTTP/2, and avoids jQuery to ensure smooth speed and efficiency.
For users seeking enhanced control and advanced features, Astra offers Astra Pro, Essential Toolkit, and Business Toolkit:
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Astra Pro ($49/year per site or lifetime options) adds extensive customization controls—including header/footer builders, mega menus, custom layouts, spacing, and WooCommerce layout enhancements—without requiring code.
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Essential Toolkit bundles themes, Elementor and Spectra add-ons, plus premium starter sites, widgets, and blocks at around $79/year for a single site.
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Business Toolkit includes all of the above, plus utilities like SureWriter (AI content tool), SureFeedback, and other marketing tools—catering to agencies and high-end users at ~$149/year.
Lifetime license options are available for all tiers, with a 14‑day money‑back guarantee. Astra’s support infrastructure includes global documentation, tutorials, a vibrant community, free basic support (2–3 day response), and priority help for pro users (24‑hour SLA or VIP support in 2 hours). With over 4 million installs and more than 5,700 5-star reviews, Astra is known for quality, stability, and reliability. |
