Head-to-head · WordPress Themes
Astra vs OceanWP
Astra leads on 0 checks, OceanWP on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreAstra · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
Astra scores higher on our rubric for wordpress themes: 9.4 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #28.
Astra is the better fit for most WordPress sites and agencies. OceanWP is the better fit for free WooCommerce and LMS sites.
- Astra fits best
Most WordPress sites and agencies
- OceanWP fits best
Free WooCommerce and LMS sites
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Side by side
| Feature | Astra 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | OceanWP 6.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 6.6 |
| Ranking | #1 in WordPress Themes | #28 in WordPress Themes |
| Best for | Most WordPress sites and agencies | Free WooCommerce and LMS sites |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days | 14 days |
| Deployment | Self-hosted | Self-hosted |
| Support | Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Tickets, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 8 integrations | 11 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Astra 5/5 · OceanWP 5/5 | ||
| WooCommerce support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Block editor support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child theme support | ✓ | ✓ |
| RTL support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accessibility ready | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Theme type | Classic | Classic |
| Starter sites | 300 sites | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Astra is a classic WordPress theme for beginners, small businesses, agencies, and professional web developers. It supports web and self-hosted WordPress installations, with a free plan for building sites through customizable layouts,… Read the review → |
OceanWP is a multipurpose, classic WordPress theme for blogs, portfolios, business websites, online stores, and learning sites. Its free plan includes responsive layouts, mobile customization, WordPress Customizer controls, Gutenberg and… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Astra — where it wins
- 300 starter templates support varied website projects
- Works with WooCommerce, Gutenberg, Elementor, and other builders
- Includes accessibility, RTL, and child-theme support
Where it doesn't
- Advanced customization requires a paid Astra Pro addon
- Its classic theme approach may not suit block-only workflows
- Paid toolkit plans bundle features that may exceed simple site needs
OceanWP — where it wins
- Free plan with responsive layouts and extensive Customizer controls
- WooCommerce settings plus support for major page builders
- Integrates with LearnDash, LifterLMS, EDD, and bbPress
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosted WordPress only
- Additional layouts and commercial features require paid extensions
- Classic theme structure may not suit block-first workflows
- Astra9.4/10 · Free plan
A flexible WordPress theme with broad builder, WooCommerce, and starter-template support.
Visit AstraFull verdict → - OceanWP6.6/10 · Free plan
A flexible free theme for WooCommerce, content sites, and LMS projects.
Visit OceanWPFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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