We’ve revamped the Astra Customizer to make it cleaner, more intuitive, and better organised. Below is a detailed guide to help you understand what’s changed, where to find your favorite options, and how this update improves your experience.
1. Updated Root Panel Structure
| Old Root Options Structure | New Root Options Structure |
| Global | Global |
| Header Builder | Header |
| Breadcrumb | Post Types |
| Blog | General |
| Page | Footer |
| Sidebar | Custom Post Type |
| Footer Builder | WooCommerce |
| Custom Post Type | Site Identity |
| WooCommerce | Menu |
| Site Identity | Widget |
| Menu | Homepage Settings |
| Widget | Additional CSS |
| Homepage Settings | |
| Additional CSS |
2. Refined Global Section
What’s Remained in Global?
The following truly global elements remain:
- Typography
- Colors
- Container
- Buttons
What’s Moved Out of Global?
These options have been relocated to the new General section:
- Scroll to Top
- Accessibility
- Block Editor
- Miscellaneous
3. New “General” Panel
The General section consolidates settings that are not purely global but apply to overall site experience:
- Scroll to Top
- Accessibility
- Block Editor
- Miscellaneous
- Breadcrumbs (previously a standalone root option)
This change declutters Global and groups general-purpose settings in one place.
🗂️ 4. Introduction of “Post Types” Panel
Previously:
- Blog had controls for Blog Archive and Single Post.
- Page handled Page and Search Page settings.
Now:
All these content types are grouped under Post Types to provide a more streamlined and intuitive editing experience.
Inside Post Types, you’ll find:
- Blog / Archive
- Single Post
- Single Page
- Search Page
This makes it easier to manage settings across different post types in one unified location.
✅ Summary of Key Improvements
| Feature | Old Location | New Location |
| Accessibility, Scroll to Top, Block Editor, Misc | Global | General |
| Breadcrumb | Root Panel | General |
| Blog, Page, Search Settings | Blog, Page Sections | Post Types |
📣 Why This Revamp Matters
- Cleaner, more structured navigation
- Easier discovery and management of related settings
- Logical grouping based on functionality
- Improved customisation experience for new and advanced users alike
