Asteris for WordPress Free.
6 modules. $0.
6 WordPress modules on WordPress.org. No credit card. Installs directly from the WP plugin directory like any other plugin. GPL-2.0+. Unlimited sites.
Asteris for WordPress Free is 6 of the 11 modules. Upgrade to a paid tier when you need the other 5 (Security, SEO + AI, Performance, Forms, Backups) plus full versions of the lite modules.
What's in Asteris for WordPress Free.
Six modules. Five of them are "lite" versions of paid modules — they cover the core use case but the full version unlocks more. Code Snippets is identical to paid.
Code Snippets
FULLAdd custom PHP, JavaScript, and CSS snippets without editing theme files. Safe-mode auto-disables broken snippets before they take the site down. Conditional loading (front-end, admin, both).
— Full module, identical in Free and paid.
Image Optimisation (lite)
LITEBulk-optimise existing JPEG/PNG images. Convert to WebP for supporting browsers. Compress new uploads automatically. Before/after comparison.
AVIF conversion + CDN integration + lazy-loading rules + EXIF stripping + retina (2x) generation.
Analytics + Pixels (lite)
LITEGA4, Google Tag Manager container, Meta Pixel base, basic event firing. Installed correctly without a snippet plugin and without breaking on consent banners.
Google Ads conversions + TikTok + Pinterest + LinkedIn + Microsoft Clarity + consent-mode v2 + enhanced ecommerce + custom event recipes.
Activity Log (lite — capture only)
LITERecords what changed, who changed it, and when. 100+ event types. Filtering by user, event, date, IP. CSV export.
Per-event Asteris Undo (revert any logged change) + Site Health tab + debug snapshot ZIP for support + temp support user provisioning.
SMTP (basic)
LITESend WordPress email through a real SMTP server. Generic SMTP support (any provider with host/port/auth). Connection test. Basic delivery status.
Gmail/Microsoft 365 OAuth + SendGrid/Mailgun/SES native APIs + full email logs with body capture + resend + bulk + CSV + retention cron + encrypted credentials.
Accessibility scanner (lite)
LITEOn-save scan of any post/page against WCAG 2.1 AA. 13 checks. In-editor metabox with issues + line numbers.
Site-wide audit dashboard + worst-offenders report + EAA accessibility statement generator + scheduled rescans + REST endpoint for CI integration.
What Asteris Free doesn't include.
5 modules are in paid tiers only. Plus the full versions of the 5 lite modules above.
Run Free and paid together.
Asteris for WordPress Free and a paid Asteris licence run on the same site at the same time. Free handles the 6 free modules; the paid licence unlocks the other 5 paid-only modules plus the full versions of the lite ones. You don't need to uninstall Free to install a paid tier — the licence key activates within the same plugin.
Requirements
- WordPress 6.4 or later
- PHP 8.1 or later
- 128MB PHP memory minimum (256MB recommended for large sites)
- Tested on Astra, Kadence, GeneratePress, Blocksy, Hello Elementor, Twenty Twenty-Four, and the major builders (Elementor, Bricks, Beaver Builder, Divi)
FAQ
Is Asteris Free really free, permanently?
Yes. It's on WordPress.org under a GPL licence. Asteris doesn't charge for the free tier, now or in the future.
Do I need to create an account to use Asteris Free?
No. Install directly from the WordPress plugin repository. No account on asterisforwordpress.com required.
Will Asteris ever remove modules from the free tier?
No. The 6 free modules are locked. Asteris may add modules to Free in future but won't remove what's there.
Can I use Asteris Free on a client site?
Yes. GPL-licensed. Use it on client sites without restriction. If they need paid modules, they (or you) purchase a paid tier.
Does Asteris Free receive security updates?
Yes. Security updates apply across all tiers including Free.
How do I get support for Asteris Free?
WordPress.org support forum is the primary channel. Email support@ is a fallback — 2–3 business day response.