How to Browse and Import Astra's Pre-Built Website Templates

Astra's template library is browsable from the site's templates section, where each design has a preview link, and full site templates can be brought into a WordPress install with the one-click importer. The free theme gives you the foundation; the full library of pre-built websites is tied to Astra's paid plans, so expect some templates to be locked until you upgrade. Below is how to move from browsing to a working site.

Browse and preview templates

1. Go to the Astra templates area on wpastra.com and open the full website templates collection.
2. Filter by niche or use case — the library is organized around categories such as blogs, online stores, and business sites.
3. Open any template's Preview to see the live demo before committing. Previews are the fastest way to check layout, typography, and how the design handles mobile widths.
4. Note whether a template is marked premium. The site separates free designs from the premium library, which is unlocked through paid plans.

A practical check before you pick: open the preview on a phone-sized viewport and click through the menu. Template demos often look clean on desktop but reveal crowded navigation or oversized headings on small screens.

Import a template into your site

The import path assumes a working WordPress install with the Astra theme active.

1. Install and activate Astra from Appearance → Themes → Add New, or upload the theme package.
2. Install the starter templates plugin that Astra uses for its importer (the site's toolkit bundles theme, templates, and importer together).
3. Open the starter templates screen in the WordPress admin and connect or skip the account step as prompted.
4. Choose your page builder — Astra lists Gutenberg/Spectra, Elementor, and Beaver Builder as supported builders. Pick the one you'll actually use; the imported layout is built for that builder.
5. Select the template you previewed and run the one-click import. The importer pulls in pages, layout settings, and demo content.
6. Verify the result: check the homepage, a single post or product page, the header and footer, and the mobile menu. Confirm images and menus landed where the preview showed them.

Common snags

• Builder mismatch: importing an Elementor template into a Gutenberg site produces broken layouts. Decide on the builder first.
• Leftover demo content: imports can add sample posts and pages. Review and delete what you don't need before publishing.
• Plugin dependencies: some templates expect specific plugins (forms, e-commerce, sliders). Install those before or right after import, or sections will render empty.
• Locked templates: if a template won't import, it's likely premium-only. The pricing page lists what each plan unlocks.

Free vs. premium templates

If you're building one simple site, the free templates plus the customizer may be enough. If you build for clients or need niche-specific designs, the premium library is the reason to look at plans — check the pricing page for current tiers rather than assuming a specific price.

Who this workflow suits

The site positions Astra for business owners, freelancers, agencies, bloggers, and online stores, and cites a user base in the millions. In practice, the template-plus-importer route saves the most time for freelancers and agencies shipping multiple sites, since the preview-then-import loop replaces building layouts from scratch. Beginners get a guided starting point but should expect to spend time removing demo content and adjusting branding.