Is this WordPress theme still good in 2023? Astra Theme ????

In this in-depth look at the popular Astra WordPress theme, we explore the setup, install and onboarding process. We discuss Astra's features like template kits, Spectra page builder, and more. See how Astra compares to other full site editing themes like Ollie.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:06 Installing Astra theme
3:12 Astra onboarding walkthrough
6:34 Astra starter templates
8:21 Required plugins installed
10:34 Spectra page builder overview
13:15 Wrap up and thoughts on Astra

URLs:
https://www.wp-data-dashboard.com/themes/list
https://www.astra.com/
https://wptavern.com/block-based-themes-in-serious-decline-as-wordpress-professionals-choose-flexibility-over-constraints
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Top 5 Takeaways:
Astra has over 10 million downloads but only 1 million active installs, indicating many users try it but don't stick with it.
Astra has an intuitive onboarding flow with starter templates to quickly build sites.
Astra installs required plugins like Spectra page builder without ability to opt out.
Spectra offers site visibility, pop-ups, and other marketing focused tools.
It's a pivotal time for WordPress themes as 2024 approaches - will core be enough or will 3rd party themes continue to dominate?

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