by Simply Static 4.5 (195 reviews)

Simply Static - The Static Site Generator

Name: Simply Static - The Static Site Generator
Rating: 4.5 (195 reviews)
Author: Simply Static

Convert WordPress to static HTML. Boost performance 3-5x. Eliminate security vulnerabilities. Deploy anywhere.

Simply Static ranks #924 among WordPress.org plugins with 30,000+ active installations, is #58 of 1,658 in the Performance category, a 4.5/5 rating from 195 reviews, and was last updated Oct 29, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v3.8.20 Current Version v3.8.20

Updated 3 days ago Last Update on 29 Oct, 2026

Refreshed 2 days ago Last Refreshed on

#58 of 1,658 in Performance Top 5% by installs Actively maintained

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#924

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Active Installs

30K+

-21.5%

KW Avg Position

28.5

0.5 worse

Downloads

1.7M

+192 today

Support Resolved

100%

— No change

Rating

90%

Review 4.5 out of 5

4.5 (195 reviews)

Next Milestone 40K

Total Progress 93.5%

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Reviews & Ratings

4.5

195 reviews

Overall 90%

161 (83%)

8 (4%)

5 (3%)

3 (2%)

18 (9%)

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Total Threads

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Unresolved

100%

Resolution Rate

Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

3 known vulnerabilities on record · 0 in the last 24 months · checked 1 week ago

Apr 22, 2024

Simply Static – The Static Site Generator [simply-static] < 3.1.4

CVE-2024-32825 · Fixed in v3.1.4
Mar 25, 2024

Simply Static – The Static Site Generator [simply-static] < 3.1.4

CVE-2024-30178 · Fixed in v3.1.4
Oct 21, 2016

Simply Static – The Static Site Generator [simply-static] < 1.7.1

Fixed in v1.7.1

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Plugin Details

Version: 3.8.20
Last Updated: Oct 29, 2026
Requires WP: 6.2+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: Simply Static

Support & Rating

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5
Reviews: 195
Support Threads: 3
Resolved: 100%

Keywords

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

Simply Static is for WordPress site owners such as bloggers, marketers, documentation authors, and portfolio or agency site managers who want a faster, lower-maintenance alternative to a live WordPress install. It converts a WordPress site into static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files, removing database and server-side processing to improve performance, reduce security exposure, and lower hosting costs.

One-click static site generation
Export as ZIP file
Deploy to local directory
Replace URLs (absolute, relative, offline)
Works with any WordPress theme
Page builder support (Elementor, Bricks, Gutenberg)
SEO plugin support (Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO)
WP-CLI support for automation

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Simply Static - The Static Site Generator

Yes! The core plugin is 100% free and open source. It provides everything you need for basic static site generation and ZIP export. Simply Static Pro and Studio are optional premium products for advanced features like automated deployment, forms, search, and managed hosting.

Free: Generate static sites, export as ZIP or to local directory. Perfect for testing and simple exports. Pro ($99/year per site): Advanced deployment, automation, forms, search, WP-CLI. For developers and agencies self-hosting. Studio ($12/month per site): All-in-one managed hosting. We handle WordPress, static hosting, backups, SSL, everything. For businesses who want zero maintenance. See detailed comparison

Yes, but you'll need to manually upload the ZIP file to your hosting provider each time you update your site. For production sites with frequent updates, we recommend Pro (automated deployments) or Studio (fully managed).

No. Simply Static creates an exact copy of your WordPress site. Same HTML, same CSS, same JavaScript. The only difference is it loads faster and is more secure.

No. Simply Static works through a simple WordPress admin interface. Click a button, get your static site. Developers can extend Simply Static with 100+ hooks and filters, but coding knowledge is not required for basic use.

Yes! Your WordPress site remains fully functional. You use WordPress to manage content, then generate a new static version when you're ready to publish updates.

With the free version, these features won't work on your static site (they require server-side processing). Simply Static Pro and Studio add working forms, search, and comments to your static site using smart integrations.

Yes! Deploy your static site to: Cloudflare Pages (free) GitHub Pages (free) Netlify (free tier) Vercel (free tier) Or host on any traditional web host or CDN for very low cost.

Simply Static works with virtually all WordPress themes and most plugins. Confirmed compatible themes: Virtually all (including block themes) Page builders: Elementor, Bricks, Gutenberg, Beaver Builder, Divi SEO plugins: Yoast SEO, Rank Math, AIOSEO, SEOPress Form plugins: Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms (forms work with Pro/Studio) See full compatibility list

Caching plugins make your WordPress site faster, but your WordPress installation remains accessible and vulnerable. Simply Static creates a completely separate static copy that serves no PHP, has no database, and can't be hacked. Your WordPress installation stays private and secure.