Simply Static – The Static Site Generator for WordPress Plugin Directory
Simply Static – The Static Site Generator is the #42 ranked performance app on WordPress, with a 4.5 average rating from 194 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Simply Static – The Static Site Generator is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Simply Static. With a rating of 4.5★ from 194 reviews, it currently ranks #42 in the Performance category.
AppRanks data: Simply Static – The Static Site Generator ranks #42 in Performance on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 6% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Simply Static – The Static Site Generator is a highly rated WordPress app with a growing review traction. It is listed in the Performance category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 194 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.5★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Simply Static — established developer track record
Cons
- −Sparse visual evidence (0 screenshots) — harder to evaluate the UX before installing
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How Simply Static – The Static Site Generator works
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Simply Static turns your WordPress site into secure, lightning-fast static HTML files.
Stop worrying about WordPress security patches, performance plugins, and expensive hosting.
Simply Static converts your entire WordPress site into static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files that load instantly and can’t be hacked.
Perfect for blogs, marketing sites, documentation, portfolios, and any content-driven WordPress site.
Why Go Static? ⚡ Blazing Fast Performance
Static sites load 3-5x faster than traditional WordPress. No database queries. No server-side processing. Just instant page loads from a global CDN.
🔒 Unhackable Security
No database. No login page. No PHP vulnerabilities. Static HTML can’t be hacked the way traditional WordPress can.
💰 Dramatically Lower Hosting Costs
Host your static site for free on platforms like Cloudflare Pages, Netlify, or GitHub Pages. Or deploy to any server for pennies per month.
🎯 Zero Maintenance
No more WordPress updates. No plugin conflicts. No security patches. Focus on content, not server management.
How Simply Static Works
Generate: Click one button to convert your entire WordPress site to static HTML
Export: Download as ZIP or deploy to a local directory
Deploy: Upload to any hosting provider, CDN, or static hosting platform
Your WordPress site stays private and secure. Your static site is what visitors see.
What You Can Do with the Free Version
One-click static site generation
Export as ZIP file
Deploy to local directory
Replace URLs (absolute, relative, or offline use)
Works with any WordPress theme
Compatible with popular page builders (Elementor, Bricks, Gutenberg)
SEO plugin support (Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO)
Ready for More? The free version is perfect for simple static exports, but if you need advanced deployment, automation, and powerful features, check out our premium solutions.
Simply Static Pro – For Developers & Agencies $99/year per site
Deploy to any platform. Automate everything. Keep 100% of your profit margins.
Deploy to GitHub, Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, AWS S3, BunnyCDN, SFTP
Incremental exports (update only changed pages)
Single-page exports (instant publishing)
WP-CLI support for complete automation
Forms integration (Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms, Fluent Forms)
Static-friendly search (Fuse.js or Algolia)
Multilingual support (WPML, Polylang, TranslatePress)
Performance optimization (minification, image optimization)
Comments integration
Email support
Perfect for developers self-hosting client sites, agencies managing infrastructure, and technical users who want complete control.
Get Simply Static Pro
Simply Static Studio – For Businesses & Content Creators $19/month per site
All-in-one managed WordPress hosting. Zero maintenance. Maximum security.
Fully managed WordPress hosting
Static site hosting on global CDN (120+ locations)
Automated backups & SSL certificates
One-click WordPress login
Free white-glove migration
Team management & access control
Everything from Pro, pre-configured
Priority support
Perfect for businesses running 1-5 websites, content creators who want simplicity, and anyone who values convenience over control.
Try Studio Free for 14 Days
Trusted by 40,000+ Users Worldwide
1,400,000+ plugin downloads
4.5/5 star rating
Active development & support
Used by Microsoft, HP, Postman, UNICEF
Learning Resources Documentation
Comprehensive guides covering every aspect of Simply Static.
Video Course
Watch our free YouTube course covering static WordPress from basics to advanced.
Weekly Tutorials
New tutorials published every other week on our blog.
Community Support
Get help from the community in the WordPress.org forums.
Use Cases Perfect For:
Blogs & content sites
Marketing websites & landing pages
Documentation sites
Portfolio sites
Company websites
Product launch pages
Event sites
Not Suitable For:
E-commerce sites
Membership sites
Sites requiring user logins
Real-time data updates
Heavy AJAX functionality
Note: Forms, search, and comments ARE possible with Simply Static Pro or Studio.
Plugins & Features That Don’t Work with Static Sites Static sites are perfect for public content, but some WordPress plugins require server-side processing and won’t work on static sites:
E-commerce:
WooCommerce
Easy Digital Downloads
Other shopping cart plugins
Static sites can’t process payments or manage user accounts. Consider headless WordPress solutions for e-commerce.
Membership & Authentication:
MemberPress
Restrict Content Pro
User registration plugins
Login-required content
Static sites don’t support user authentication or member-only areas.
Real-Time Dynamic Content:
Forum plugins (bbPress, BuddyPress)
Live chat widgets (unless using external services)
Real-time data feeds
Heavy AJAX functionality
What DOES Work (with Pro/Studio):
Forms (Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms, Fluent Forms)
Search functionality (Fuse.js or Algolia)
Comments (special integration)
Newsletter signups (via external services)
If your site relies heavily on the plugins listed above, Simply Static may not be the right solution. For questions about specific plugin compatibility, check our compatibility database or ask in our support forum.
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Performance#42of 762Top 6%
- Security#45of 666Top 7%
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Keyword rankings
Simply Static – The Static Site Generator ranks for 9 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 3:
- Rank #86
- Rank #140
- Rank #160
Competitors & alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
What is Simply Static – The Static Site Generator?
Simply Static – The Static Site Generator is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.5-star rating from 194 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Performance category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Simply Static.
Who uses Simply Static – The Static Site Generator?
Currently around 30,000 active stores have installed Simply Static – The Static Site Generator. Its review base of 194 suggests adoption is concentrated in growth-stage and mid-market stores. It is part of the Performance category on WordPress.
Where does Simply Static – The Static Site Generator rank on WordPress?
Simply Static – The Static Site Generator currently sits at position #42 in the Performance category on WordPress. That places it in the top 6% of 762 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.