WordPress theme comparison
Astra vs HeadlessNext
At a glance
- Astra has more active installs: 1M+, against 20+ for HeadlessNext.
- On a typical day, Astra is downloaded about 16,175 times, HeadlessNext about 1.
- HeadlessNext has no reviews yet.
- Astra was updated more recently: Oct 29, 2026, against Aug 11, 2026 for HeadlessNext.
- Astra has been around longer: since 2017, against 2026 for HeadlessNext.
Line by line
Astra leads on 4 of 4 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Astra |  HeadlessNext |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #3 | #2,097 |
| Active installs | 1M+ | 20+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 686.5K | 27 |
| Rating | 4.9(6.6K) | No ratings |
| Last release | 11 days ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 7.4 |
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