Single Post

A single post is the page where individual blog topics are described in minute detail. As the author, you can cover every necessary detail in your single posts, including featured images, embedded media, and reference links.

You can find the single post settings in the WordPress customizer at: Appearance > Customize > Post Types > Single Post.

In addition to the featured image, you can add images and videos to your posts via the media manager. You can also add or embed related or reference links to the topics within your posts.

Single Post with Astra Free

With Astra free, you get several customization options, so the single blog post page appears with a neat and modern design even when using the free version of the Astra theme. Astra Pro unlocks additional features and brings the single post customization to the next level. 

Here are the customization options available with Astra free:

Single Post Title and Banner Layouts

For the single post, you can customize the title area with full control over the placement of the featured image, title, post meta, etc. 

To access these options, please navigate to Customize > Post Types > Single Post > Post Title Area. There, you will see the options to select a banner layout, post structure, post meta, and alignment. 

Also, you can hide any element in the list by clicking on the “eye” icon on it (click the “eye” icon one more time if you decide to have the element displayed again).

• Banner Layouts 
  • Layout 1 – Standard layout with customizable title placement and specific featured image placement. For example, you can select the featured image to appear in a full size behind the primary container. 
  • Layout 2 – Alternative layout with enhanced visual options. In this layout, you can use the featured image as a background image and apply an overlay color for a more visually appealing presentation.
• Structure:
  • Featured Image – multiple customizations for the featured image
  • Title  
  • Meta – choose default divider
  • Breadcrumb
  • Excerpt 
  • Taxonomies – Categories or Tags in Badge or Underline style
• Meta
  • Author – with avatar and prefix
  • Date – published or last updated
  • Comments 
  • Taxonomies – up to three taxonomies

Organizing Post Elements

You can modify the way posts are displayed on the front end using the Structure and Meta sections. These sections allow you to:

• Set the order of elements – Drag and drop elements to arrange them in your preferred display order
• Hide any element – Click the “eye” icon to hide elements (click again to show them)
• Customize meta information – Control which metadata is displayed and how it appears

This flexibility ensures your posts are organized exactly the way you want them presented to your audience.

Post Title Design

In the post title area, you can control design elements to enhance the single post title. To do so, navigate to Customize > Post Types > Single Post > Post Title Area > Design. 

• Colors – change the title, text, or link colors
• Typography – change the title, text, or meta font options
• Inner Elements Spacing – increase or decrease the spacing between the elements in the post title area.

With Astra Pro modules of Blog Pro, Spacing, Typography, and Colors, you get additional design options. Learn more about it here: Single Post with Blog Pro.

Container and Sidebar Controls

In addition to the title controls, you can also select the default container and sidebar layout and styles for the single posts. By default, the Narrow container layout is chosen without any sidebar. You can change this under Single Post Customization. 

Content Width

With the content width control, you can choose the default content width specified in the Global Container settings or a custom content width for single posts.

Content Image Box Shadow

This option enables box shadows for images added to the website. This applies to the single post and other areas of the website. You can disable or enable it under Single Post customization.

Related Posts

The option lets you enable related posts for your blog posts. The related posts are displayed in a grid layout from the current category of the single post. 

Here are some options that you will see under Related Posts with Astra Single Post customization:

• Title – change text or alignment
• Total number of related posts
• Number of grid columns
• Posts query – load related posts from categories or tags
• Post structure and meta – similar to the available options from Blog/Archive. 
• Post excerpt
• Section placement

The design tab for the related posts allows you to change the colors, typography, and spacing for the content shown in the related posts section. 

Astra v4.6.0 introduces additional customization options for related posts. Click here to find more customization controls for the related posts. 

Comments

Enable or disable the comments by default for the single posts. You also get the option to change the placement of the comments above or below the comment form, or change the section placement. 

Single Post with Astra Pro

In addition to the Single Post blog customization options available with Astra Free, the Blog Pro module in Astra Pro offers even more customization options for the single post. To use these Pro features, you need to have both the Astra theme and the Astra Pro Addon installed on your website.

The Blog Pro feature adds the following styling options for the Single Post customization:

• Read time for the post title area
• Default featured image size
• Auto-load previous posts
• Single post navigation controls
• Author box
• Social sharing

Learn more about the Blog Pro module and unlock advanced customization for Single Post here: Single Post with Blog Pro Module.

New Improvements in Astra v4.6.0

Astra is committed to providing an exceptional user experience. In response to user feedback and current design trends, significant improvements have been implemented in version 4.6.0 to enhance the individual blog post format.

If you’re not using Astra v4.6.0 or higher, you may miss the customization options mentioned above. 

The single blog post now includes a modernized look with expanded options and new controls that complement existing ones, offering site administrators greater versatility in crafting engaging content.

Here is an overview of what has changed after Astra v4.6.0.

Featured Image Options for Related Posts

One of the highlights of the 4.6.0 update is the introduction of new options for featured images in blog structure and related posts, accessible to both free and pro users. To enable this feature, navigate to Customizer > Blog > Single Post > Related Posts. Under Post Structure, you’ll find the featured image option for related posts.

Related Posts Spacing Option

You can now maintain consistent spacing within container area blocks with our newest option in the Astra 4.6.0 free version. We have introduced a new spacing option, giving users control over the distance between various elements in the related posts section. You will find this option under the Design section in Related posts.

New Structural and Meta-Level Options Under the Banner Area

Astra 4.6.0 introduces a new section focused on making your titles and meta details more awesome. You can now easily tweak excerpts and images all in one place.

Author Box and Social Sharing

Social Share Option for Author Box (Astra Pro Feature)

In the Astra Pro plugin, a new social icon option has been added to the author box, simplifying post sharing and making it easy for readers to share your content.

To unlock this feature:

1. Ensure the Astra Pro plugin is installed and activated, and enable the Blog Pro module within the Astra Pro modules.
2. In the Single Post section, navigate to Author Box > Author Info, and turn on the social icons.

Avatar Customization (Free and Pro)

Starting with Astra 4.6.0, both free and pro versions now support customization of author avatar pictures with new options such as:

• Enabling/disabling avatars
• Changing the avatar size for author profile pictures

To find this option: Enable Related Posts under Single Post and under Related Posts, navigate to Meta > Author. There, you can enable the Author Avatar toggle button

Meta Organization and Typography Styles

Meta Divider and Taxonomy Styles: Astra 4.6.0 introduces support for diverse meta dividers, allowing well-organized separation of labels in the related posts section. You can add various taxonomy styles and divider types, selecting options that suit your preferences – all within the free version.

To customize dividers: Navigate to Posts Structure > Title & Post Meta. Select from available divider types. Also, choose taxonomy styles that complement your design.

Post Navigation Improvements

Post Titles Along With Post Navigation: Astra 4.6.0 introduces a better navigation experience with an improved user interface. Your readers can now easily view post titles alongside the Next and Previous buttons for smoother navigation between posts.

Section Placement Options

You can now control how various sections are positioned and presented within your related posts and comments area, giving you greater control over the overall display. Available with Astra 4.6.0 in the free version.

To manage section placement:

1. Navigate to the Single Post section in the customizer
2. Under the Related Posts and Comments area, you can configure section placement independently. 
3. This option is also available for the Author Box when enabled with the Blog Pro module.

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Getting Help

This comprehensive guide combines the functionality of basic single post management with the new enhancements introduced in Astra v4.6.0, giving you a complete understanding of how to leverage these features to create engaging blog content.

We hope this document has been helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below or contact the support team.

Related docs:

• Single Post with Blog Pro
• How to Add and Manage Tags in Single Posts
• Single Post Template Using Site Builder