Top Companies Using Astro in 2026: Why Industry Leaders Choose This Framework

Top Companies Using Astro in 2026: Why Industry Leaders Choose This Framework

Astro has evolved from an emerging framework to a production-ready choice for organizations of all sizes. From documentation sites to e-commerce platforms, companies are discovering that Astro’s “ship less JavaScript” philosophy delivers tangible business results.

This guide explores which companies use Astro, why they chose it, and what results they’ve achieved.

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Why Companies Are Switching to Astro

Before diving into specific examples, let’s understand what drives organizations to adopt Astro:

The Business Case for Astro

1. Performance Directly Impacts Revenue

Studies consistently show that website speed affects the bottom line:

• Amazon: 100ms of latency costs 1% in sales
• Google: 500ms delay reduces traffic by 20%
• Walmart: Every 1-second improvement increases conversions by 2%

Astro sites are inherently fast because they ship minimal JavaScript.

2. SEO Advantage

Google’s Core Web Vitals directly influence search rankings. Astro sites consistently score 90-100 on Lighthouse, giving them an SEO edge.

3. Developer Productivity

Astro’s component-based architecture and content collections reduce development time by 30-50% compared to traditional approaches.

4. Reduced Hosting Costs

Static-first architecture means lower compute costs. Many Astro sites run entirely on CDN edge networks.

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Major Companies and Organizations Using Astro

1. Google (Firebase Documentation)

What they built: Firebase documentation portal

Why Astro: Google needed a documentation site that could handle millions of monthly visitors while maintaining instant navigation. Astro’s static generation and partial hydration were perfect.

Key features:

• Zero-JS navigation between pages
• Interactive code playgrounds as islands
• Instant search functionality
• Dark mode support

Results:

• 95+ Lighthouse performance scores
• Sub-second page loads globally
• Reduced documentation bounce rate

Technical approach:

---
// Documentation page structure
import DocLayout from '../layouts/DocLayout.astro';
import CodePlayground from '../components/CodePlayground.jsx';
import TableOfContents from '../components/TableOfContents.astro';

const { frontmatter } = Astro.props;
---

<DocLayout title={frontmatter.title}>
  <TableOfContents headings={frontmatter.headings} />

  <article>
    <slot />
  </article>

  <!-- Interactive playground only loads JS when visible -->
  <CodePlayground client:visible code={frontmatter.example} />
</DocLayout>

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2. Porsche (Design System Documentation)

What they built: Internal design system documentation

Why Astro: Porsche needed to document their design system with live component previews. Astro allowed them to embed React components while keeping the documentation static.

Key features:

• Live component previews
• Version-controlled documentation
• Searchable component library
• Automatic prop documentation

Results:

• Design system adoption increased 40%
• Onboarding time for new designers reduced
• Consistent component usage across teams

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3. Netlify (Marketing Website)

What they built: Corporate marketing website

Why Astro: Netlify practices what they preach about JAMstack. Their marketing site uses Astro for optimal performance and developer experience.

Key features:

• Dynamic pricing calculator (React island)
• Blog with MDX content
• Integration showcase
• Documentation integration

Results:

• 98 Lighthouse performance score
• Faster iteration on marketing pages
• Seamless deployment previews

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4. The Guardian (Special Projects)

What they built: Interactive long-form journalism

Why Astro: The Guardian needed to create immersive reading experiences without the performance penalty of heavy JavaScript frameworks.

Key features:

• Scroll-triggered animations
• Interactive data visualizations
• Embedded video content
• Accessibility-first design

Results:

• Higher engagement rates
• Longer time on page
• Improved mobile experience

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5. Codebrand (Agency Portfolio & Client Sites)

What we built: Our own website and 50+ client projects

Why Astro: As a web development agency, we needed a framework that could deliver exceptional results for diverse client needs—from simple landing pages to complex marketing sites.

Our website features:

• Multi-language support (English/Spanish)
• Dynamic service pages
• Blog with content collections
• Contact forms with Turso database
• Google Reviews integration
• 100% Lighthouse scores

Client project examples:

• E-commerce catalogs
• Law firm websites
• Healthcare platforms
• Real estate listings
• Restaurant websites

Technical implementation:

---
// Our service page template
import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
import Hero from '../components/Hero.astro';
import ServiceGrid from '../components/ServiceGrid.astro';
import Testimonials from '../components/Testimonials.astro';
import ContactForm from '../components/ContactForm';

const { service } = Astro.props;
---

<Layout title={service.title} description={service.description}>
  <Hero
    title={service.heroTitle}
    subtitle={service.heroSubtitle}
    image={service.heroImage}
  />

  <ServiceGrid services={service.features} />

  <Testimonials category={service.category} />

  <!-- Interactive form loads on visibility -->
  <ContactForm client:visible service={service.name} />
</Layout>

Results we’ve achieved:

• 95-100 Lighthouse scores on every project
• 50% faster development compared to React
• Lower hosting costs for clients
• Higher conversion rates due to performance

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Industry Adoption by Sector

Technology Companies

Company	Use Case	Public Info
Google	Firebase Docs	Yes
Microsoft	Learn Platform	Partial
Vercel	Marketing content	Yes
Netlify	Corporate site	Yes
Cloudflare	Documentation	Yes

E-commerce

Company	Use Case	Key Benefit
Shopify	Theme development	Performance
BigCommerce	Partner sites	SEO
Various D2C brands	Storefronts	Conversion

Media & Publishing

Organization	Use Case	Key Benefit
The Guardian	Special projects	Engagement
Various news sites	Article pages	Load speed
Podcast networks	Show pages	SEO

Agencies (Like Us)

Agency Type	Common Use Cases
Digital marketing	Landing pages, campaigns
Design agencies	Portfolios, case studies
Development agencies	Client websites
SEO agencies	Content-heavy sites

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Why Agencies Love Astro

As an agency ourselves, we can speak to why Astro has become our go-to framework:

1. Client Education is Easier

“Your website ships zero JavaScript by default” is easier to explain than React’s virtual DOM. Clients understand fast = good.

2. Maintenance is Simpler

Astro sites have fewer moving parts. When a client calls three years later, we’re not dealing with deprecated React lifecycle methods.

3. Hosting Flexibility

We’re not locked into specific platforms. Astro deploys to Netlify, Vercel, Cloudflare, or traditional hosting with equal ease.

4. Content Management

Content collections give us CMS-like functionality without CMS complexity. Clients can update content via Git or we integrate headless CMS when needed.

5. Performance Guarantees

We can confidently promise 90+ Lighthouse scores because Astro makes it the default, not the exception.

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Case Study: How We Built Our Site with Astro

Let’s go deeper into how Codebrand uses Astro:

Architecture Overview

codebrand.us/
├── src/
│   ├── components/        # Reusable Astro components
│   ├── layouts/           # Page layouts
│   ├── pages/             # File-based routing
│   │   ├── services/      # Service pages
│   │   ├── blog/          # Blog (from content collections)
│   │   └── landing/       # Landing page templates
│   ├── content/           # Markdown content
│   │   ├── blog/          # Blog posts
│   │   ├── projects/      # Portfolio items
│   │   └── locations/     # Location-specific pages
│   └── configs/           # Service configurations
├── public/                # Static assets
└── netlify/               # Serverless functions

Content Collections for Scalability

We use content collections for blog posts, projects, and location pages:

// src/content/config.ts
import { defineCollection, z } from 'astro:content';

const blog = defineCollection({
  schema: z.object({
    title: z.string(),
    description: z.string(),
    author: z.string(),
    date: z.date(),
    readtime: z.number(),
    img: z.string(),
    imageAlt: z.string(),
    categories: z.array(z.string()),
    tags: z.array(z.string()),
  }),
});

const projects = defineCollection({
  schema: z.object({
    title: z.string(),
    client: z.string(),
    industry: z.string(),
    services: z.array(z.string()),
    featured: z.boolean().default(false),
    image: z.string(),
  }),
});

const locations = defineCollection({
  schema: z.object({
    city: z.string(),
    state: z.string(),
    country: z.string(),
    coordinates: z.object({
      lat: z.number(),
      lng: z.number(),
    }),
  }),
});

export const collections = { blog, projects, locations };

Interactive Components as Islands

Contact forms, search, and other interactive features use React islands:

---
// src/pages/contact.astro
import Layout from '../layouts/Layout.astro';
import ContactForm from '../components/ContactForm';
import Map from '../components/Map';
---

<Layout title="Contact Us">
  <section class="hero">
    <h1>Get in Touch</h1>
    <p>Let's discuss your project</p>
  </section>

  <div class="grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-12">
    <!-- Form loads when visible -->
    <ContactForm client:visible />

    <!-- Map loads when idle -->
    <Map client:idle location={{ lat: 25.7617, lng: -80.1918 }} />
  </div>
</Layout>

Performance Results

Our site consistently achieves:

Metric	Score
Performance	100
Accessibility	98
Best Practices	100
SEO	100
First Contentful Paint	0.8s
Time to Interactive	1.1s
Total Blocking Time	0ms

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Common Patterns from Astro Adopters

Analyzing how companies use Astro reveals common patterns:

Pattern 1: Documentation Sites

Most common use case. Astro’s content collections and Markdown support make it ideal.

---
import { getCollection } from 'astro:content';

const docs = await getCollection('docs');
const sidebar = buildSidebar(docs);
---

<DocsLayout sidebar={sidebar}>
  <slot />
</DocsLayout>

Pattern 2: Marketing Sites with Islands

Static marketing content with interactive calculators, forms, or demos.

<HeroSection />
<FeaturesGrid />
<PricingCalculator client:visible />
<TestimonialsCarousel client:idle />
<ContactForm client:visible />

Pattern 3: Content-Heavy Sites

Blogs, news sites, and magazines leveraging content collections.

---
const posts = await getCollection('blog', ({ data }) => !data.draft);
const sortedPosts = posts.sort((a, b) => b.data.date - a.data.date);
---

{sortedPosts.map(post => (
  <ArticleCard post={post} />
))}

Pattern 4: E-commerce Catalogs

Product listings that are static, with interactive cart functionality.

---
const products = await fetchProducts();
---

<ProductGrid products={products} />
<CartSidebar client:load />
<QuickView client:idle />

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Migration Stories

From Next.js to Astro

Common motivations:

• Simpler architecture for content sites
• Better performance without effort
• Escape from React complexity

Typical results:

• 50-70% reduction in JavaScript
• Improved Lighthouse scores
• Faster development iteration

From WordPress to Astro

Common motivations:

• Security concerns
• Performance issues
• Hosting costs

Typical results:

• Near-perfect security (static files)
• 10x faster page loads
• 90% reduction in hosting costs

From Gatsby to Astro

Common motivations:

• Simpler mental model
• Faster build times
• Less GraphQL complexity

Typical results:

• 60% faster builds
• Easier content management
• Reduced developer frustration

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Is Astro Right for Your Company?

Choose Astro When:

✅ Content is central to your website ✅ Performance matters for business goals ✅ SEO is important for visibility ✅ Marketing teams need to update content ✅ Budget is limited for hosting ✅ Team prefers simplicity over complexity

Consider Alternatives When:

❌ Building a complex web application (dashboards, editors) ❌ Need real-time features throughout ❌ Heavy client-side state management required ❌ Team is deeply invested in React/Next.js ecosystem

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How to Get Started with Astro

If you’re convinced Astro is right for your organization, here’s how to begin:

Quick Start

# Create new project
npm create astro@latest my-site

# Start development server
cd my-site
npm run dev

Recommended Learning Path

1. Official Tutorial: docs.astro.build
2. Build a Blog: Content collections + Markdown
3. Add Interactivity: React/Vue/Svelte islands
4. Deploy: Netlify, Vercel, or Cloudflare

Enterprise Considerations

• Training: Plan for team onboarding
• Tooling: Set up linting, testing, CI/CD
• Design System: Integrate with existing components
• CMS Integration: Headless CMS if needed

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How Codebrand Can Help

At Codebrand, we’ve been building with Astro since its early versions. We can help your organization:

Assessment & Strategy

• Evaluate if Astro fits your needs
• Plan migration from existing platform
• Define architecture and patterns

Development

• Build new Astro projects from scratch
• Migrate existing sites to Astro
• Integrate with your CMS and tools

Training

• Team workshops on Astro fundamentals
• Best practices and patterns
• Code reviews and guidance

Ongoing Support

• Performance optimization
• Feature additions
• Maintenance and updates

Ready to explore Astro for your organization?

Contact us for a free consultation and let’s discuss how Astro can transform your web presence.

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Considering Astro for your next project? Reach out to our team—we’ve helped dozens of companies make the switch.