Simply Static — WordPress Security 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 2,000,356 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 28, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Simply Static at a glance
Is Simply Static well maintained?
Simply Static reviews and ratings
194 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
194 reviews
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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 Security Plugins | #49 by tag, #59 in search | #35 | – |
| Best Forum Plugins | #27 in search, not tagged | #48 | – |
| Best CDN Plugins | #28 in search, not tagged | #53 | – |
| Best Portfolio Plugins | #34 in search, not tagged | #56 | – |
| Best Membership Plugins | #46 in search, not tagged | #76 | – |
| Best Translation Plugins | #53 in search, not tagged | #82 | – |
| Best Directory Plugins | #47 in search, not tagged | #83 | – |
| Best Automation Plugins | #47 in search, not tagged | #84 | – |
| Best Comment Plugins | #49 in search, not tagged | #88 | – |
Simply Static alternatives
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CleanTalk 200,000+ installs · 4.8 -
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BackWPup 400,000+ installs · 4.0 -
Elementor 10 million+ installs · 4.5 -
Pods 100,000+ installs · 4.8
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
- 3.8.12
- Last updated
- Aug 28, 2026
- First published
- Sep 22, 2015
- Requires WordPress
- 6.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- 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 September 7, 2026.
Is Simply Static still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 28, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does Simply Static have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 12 of 12 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 Security Plugins?
Simply Static is #35 in the WordPress.org Security Plugins ranking.