Which Zip Should I Install from the Store?

When you purchase any Astra package, you’ll find zip files for the package plugins on your store account under Account > Dashboard.

Depending on your plan, you may see multiple zip files listed for the same product. This article explains what each file is and when to use it.

Astra Downloads

When you click on Astra, you’ll see the following files available for download:

• Astra theme: The core free Astra theme (astra-x.x.x.zip). Install this under WP Dashboard > Appearance > Themes > Add New Theme > Upload Theme
• Astra Child theme: This is the child theme zip file, which is used for adding custom codes to the theme without affecting the core theme file. The installation is the same as the parent Astra theme. Check this guide to learn more about the Astra child theme
• Astra Pro Addon Plugin: The premium plugin that unlocks Astra Pro features (astra-addon-x.x.x.zip). Install this under WP Dashboard > Plugins > Add New Plugin > Upload Plugin
• Astra Multisite License Manager: A plugin for managing your Astra Pro license across multiple sites in a WordPress Multisite network. Only needed if you’re running a Multisite setup

Apart from the above mentioned files, you may also see the development / beta versions for the Astra theme when available.

Spectra Downloads

Similarly, when you click on Spectra, you get related product links such as the Spectra plugin, Spectra Pro, Spectra One theme, and any beta/development versions.

• Spectra Blocks — The current free version of the Spectra plugin. This is the version to use for new sites.
• Spectra Blocks Pro — The current premium version of Spectra, unlocking advanced blocks and features.
• Spectra Legacy — The previous generation of the Spectra plugin (formerly Ultimate Addons for Gutenberg). This is available for sites that haven’t yet migrated to the Block version.
• Spectra Legacy Pro — The premium add-on for the legacy version. Only use this if your site is still running Spectra Legacy.
• Spectra One Theme — The full site editing (FSE) WordPress theme built for use with Spectra.
• Astra Multisite License Manager — Same plugin as described above, included here if your plan covers Spectra on a Multisite setup.

Beta and RC Versions

For major updates, BSF releases beta and RC (Release Candidate) versions before the final stable release. These may appear in your downloads when available.

The release process follows this order: Beta → RC → Stable

If you want to test upcoming features, download a beta or RC version and use it in a staging or local environment only.