Why is Astra so popular?

Astra's popularity stems from its near-zero default CSS and JS weight (under 50KB total), making it one of the fastest loading themes available. It ships with 200+ starter templates, deep WooCommerce integration, and complete compatibility with every major page builder.

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What is Astra used for?

Perfect for business websites, blogs, portfolios, WooCommerce stores, and agency client sites. Its flexible header/footer builder and global color/typography settings make it a designer's go-to.

How DetectWP detects Astra

Sites using Astra typically have astra in their stylesheet path and body class. DetectWP reads the style.css theme header directly to confirm the theme name and version.

Simply paste any URL into our scanner — we identify the theme in under 3 seconds, including child themes, version numbers, and premium variants that other tools miss.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Astra free?
Astra has a free version on WordPress.org with extensive functionality. The Astra Pro add-on ($47/year) unlocks advanced header/footer builder, white-label, and premium modules.
Is Astra good for SEO?
Yes — Astra uses semantic HTML5, has minimal render-blocking resources, scores 90+ on Core Web Vitals, and passes Google's PageSpeed benchmarks out of the box.
Does Astra work with Elementor?
Astra is one of the best theme companions for Elementor. It's purpose-built to be a blank canvas for Elementor, with full-width page support and Elementor Pro widget compatibility.