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Astra Customizer UI Revamp: Better Design, Clearer Navigation

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 StructureNew Root Options Structure
GlobalGlobal
Header BuilderHeader
BreadcrumbPost Types
BlogGeneral
PageFooter
SidebarCustom Post Type
Footer BuilderWooCommerce
Custom Post TypeSite Identity
WooCommerceMenu
Site IdentityWidget
MenuHomepage Settings
WidgetAdditional 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

FeatureOld LocationNew Location
Accessibility, Scroll to Top, Block Editor, Misc GlobalGeneral
BreadcrumbRoot PanelGeneral
Blog, Page, Search SettingsBlog, Page SectionsPost 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
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