Your WordPress theme affects everything—how fast your site loads, how it looks on phones, and how easily you can customize it. Astra is one of the most popular WordPress themes for good reason: it's fast, flexible, and works seamlessly with the page builders and plugins most businesses use.
WebOps customers have access to Astra Pro, the premium version with advanced features, at no extra cost.
Why Astra?
| Factor | Astra's Approach |
|---|---|
| Performance | Under 50KB total size, sub-second load times, 100/100 PageSpeed scores |
| Compatibility | Works with Elementor, Beaver Builder, Gutenberg, WooCommerce, LearnDash |
| Customization | Extensive options without requiring code—colors, fonts, layouts, headers, footers |
| Stability | 1+ million active installs, 6,000+ five-star reviews, actively maintained |
Many themes promise flexibility but deliver bloat. Astra achieves both speed and customization by using vanilla JavaScript (no jQuery overhead) and a modular architecture that loads only what you need.
What You Get With Astra Pro
The free Astra theme is capable on its own, but Astra Pro unlocks features that matter for business sites:
- Header/Footer Builder – Drag-and-drop builder for custom headers, sticky headers, transparent headers, and mobile-specific designs
- Premium Starter Templates – Professional pre-designed sites you can import and customize (dozens of templates for different industries)
- WooCommerce Pro – Enhanced store layouts, quick view, infinite scroll, checkout customization
- LearnDash Integration – Styled course layouts if you're running an online learning site
- Advanced Typography – Granular control over fonts, weights, and spacing across your entire site
- Custom Layouts – Insert custom content in specific locations using hooks (useful for banners, announcements, CTAs)
- White Label – Remove Astra branding if you're building sites for clients
Starter Templates
Starting from a blank theme can be overwhelming. Astra's Starter Templates let you import a complete, professionally designed site in minutes, then customize it with your content and branding.
Templates are available for:
- Business and agency sites
- E-commerce stores
- Restaurants and food services
- Portfolios and creative professionals
- Online courses and memberships
- And many more categories
To browse templates: Appearance → Starter Templates in your WordPress dashboard.
Page Builder Compatibility
Astra is designed to work with whatever page builder you prefer:
- Elementor – Full compatibility, including Elementor Pro features
- Beaver Builder – Native integration
- Gutenberg (Block Editor) – Works with WordPress's built-in editor and block plugins
- Brizy, Divi, and others – Generally compatible with most builders
This flexibility means you're not locked into a specific workflow. Choose the builder that fits your comfort level.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Astra Pro included with my hosting?
Yes. WebOps maintains an Agency license for Astra Pro. Contact support to have it activated on your site.
Will switching to Astra break my site?
Changing themes always requires care. If you're currently using a different theme, your content will be preserved, but visual customizations (colors, layouts, widget areas) will need to be reconfigured in Astra. We recommend testing on a staging site first—contact support if you need help with the transition.
Do I need Astra Pro, or is the free version enough?
The free version works well for simple sites. Consider Pro if you want premium starter templates, advanced header/footer customization, WooCommerce enhancements, or LearnDash styling. Since it's included with your hosting, there's no cost to try Pro features.
How does Astra affect site speed?
Positively. Astra is one of the lightest themes available (under 50KB). Combined with our LiteSpeed server stack, sites using Astra typically achieve excellent Core Web Vitals scores.
Questions about Astra or need help setting it up? Submit a support ticket.
