astro
The web framework for content-driven websites.
By the numbers
The breakdown
There's no cost to use astro at all — it's free, full stop.
astro is among the highest-rated options we track, scoring 4.6 out of 5 on our rating metric.
Over the period tracked, astro has seen one of the faster-growing options tracked here, up roughly 1712% across 4 years.
none of the 3 tracked metrics put astro above the static site generators average.
astro has been around since 2021, long enough to shake out early rough edges.
Usage over time
How astro stacks up
| Feature | astro | Static Site Generators average |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub Stars | 63,705 | 82,852 |
| Forks | 3,907 | n/a |
| Popularity score | 4.6 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
The trade-offs
Strengths
- Free to use, with no paid tier required to get started.
Watch-outs
- Falls short on github stars — 63,705 against a category average of 82,852.
- Popularity score trails the category average: 4.6 / 5 vs. 4.7 / 5.
- Growing fast enough that current figures may shift quickly — verify before relying on them.
Common questions
Is astro free to use?
Yes — astro is free, with no paid tier required to get started.
Is astro good? What's its rating?
astro scores 4.6 out of 5 on our rating metric, versus a Static Site Generators category average of 4.7.
How many people use astro?
astro has roughly 63.7K users/stars tracked, compared to a category average of 82.9K.
When was astro founded?
astro was founded in 2021, making it 5 years old.
Is astro growing?
Yes — usage is up roughly 1712% over the past 4 years.
Ready to see astro for yourself?
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