Simply Static — WordPress CDN Plugin
Simply Static – The Static Site Generator
by Simply Static · WordPress.org page · Website
Simply Static has 30,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 2,080,154 downloads all time. It was downloaded 62,028 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on October 16, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Simply Static at a glance
Is Simply Static well maintained?
Simply Static reviews and ratings
195 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Download and install history
81,236 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Where Simply Static ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Simply Static appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best CDN Plugins | #36 in search, not tagged | #66 | ▼10 |
| Best Portfolio Plugins | #47 in search, not tagged | #75 | ▼10 |
| Best Security Plugins | #49 by tag, not in search | #78 | ▼43 |
| Best Forum Plugins | #47 in search, not tagged | #82 | ▼15 |
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Details
Convert WordPress to static HTML. Boost performance 3-5x. Eliminate security vulnerabilities. Deploy anywhere.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Simply Static competes in
Tags
- jamstack
- performance
- security
- static site generator
- Version
- 3.8.18
- Last updated
- Oct 16, 2026
- First published
- Sep 22, 2015
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.3
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Simply Static FAQ
How many active installs does Simply Static have?
WordPress.org reports 30,000+ active installs for Simply Static as of October 22, 2026.
Is Simply Static still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on October 16, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.3.
Does Simply Static have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 4 of 4 recent support threads for Simply Static are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Simply Static free?
Simply Static is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Simply Static rank among CDN Plugins?
Simply Static is #66 in the WordPress.org CDN Plugins ranking.