Astra Starter Templates Premium is a library of professionally designed, pre-built website templates for WordPress that significantly speeds up the website creation process.
It is an upgrade from the free Starter Templates and is included as part of Astra’s paid Essential Toolkit and Business Toolkit bundles. It is not included with a standalone Astra Pro theme license.
Here are the main features and benefits of the Premium Starter Templates:
Key Features and Benefits
- Extensive Template Library: You get access to a large collection of $300+ premium starter sites and page patterns, which are more advanced in design and features compared to the free templates.
- One-Click Import: Import entire websites or individual pages and sections with a single click, allowing you to launch a complete, polished site in minutes.
- High Performance and SEO-Friendly: The templates are built to be lightweight and fast, optimized for Core Web Vitals to improve speed, performance, and search engine rankings.
- Compatibility with Page Builders: The templates are designed to be compatible with popular WordPress page builders and editors, including:
- Elementor
- Spectra (Gutenberg/Block Editor)
- Beaver Builder (available in specific Toolkit plans)
- Conversion-Focused Designs: The premium templates often include designs specifically optimized for e-commerce and high conversion rates, such as:
- WooCommerce-ready store designs.
- Shop-ready patterns (quick view, off-canvas filters, infinite scroll).
- Conversion-ready checkout layouts.
- Advanced Customization:
- Global Design Controls: Easily change colors, typography, and layouts site-wide from one place for instant brand setup.
- Real-Time Preview: Customize layouts, colors, and typography and see the changes instantly.
- Media and Content: They include royalty-free stock images and are pre-populated with relevant text and images.
- AI-Powered Website Builder: The Starter Templates plugin now often includes an AI-powered website builder feature to generate designs, copy, and visuals based on your business description.
How to Get Premium Starter Templates
Premium Starter Templates are not a standalone product but a key component of Astra’s bundled packages:
| Package | Includes Premium Starter Templates? | Other Key Inclusions |
| Astra Free Theme | No (only free templates) | Limited customization features. |
| Astra Pro (Theme Addon) | No (only the theme’s advanced features) | Advanced header/footer builder, more layout options, etc. |
| Essential Toolkit | Yes (300+ templates) | Astra Pro, Ultimate Addons for Elementor (or Beaver Builder), and Spectra Pro. |
| Business Toolkit | Yes (300+ templates) | Everything in the Essential Toolkit plus plugins like SureFeedback, SureWriter, CartFlows, and more. |
