Simply Static Pro 1.2.4.5

Simply Static Pro is the premium version of the most popular static site generator for WordPress. It allows you to convert your dynamic WordPress site into a collection of fast, secure, and lightweight static HTML, CSS, and JS files.

In 2026, it remains the gold standard for "Decoupled WordPress"—allowing you to use WordPress as a private backend while hosting a lightning-fast static version of your site for the public.

1. Pro-Only Features

While the free version only allows you to download a ZIP or save to a local directory, Simply Static Pro automates the entire professional workflow:

GitHub Integration: Automatically push your static files to a GitHub repository, which can then trigger deployments to Cloudflare Pages, Netlify, or Vercel.

Incremental Builds: Instead of regenerating the entire site (which can take a long time), it only updates the pages or posts you’ve recently changed.

Single Page/Post Export: Instantly update a single post or page on your live static site directly from the WordPress editor.

Forms & Comments: Built-in support for processing forms (Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms) and native WordPress comments through specialized API endpoints.

Search Integration: Adds static-friendly search using Fuse.js (client-side) or Algolia for a more robust experience.

2. Deployment Destinations

Simply Static Pro provides built-in connectors for the world's fastest hosting platforms:

Amazon S3: Host your site directly from an AWS bucket.

BunnyCDN: High-performance deployment with global edge caching.

SFTP: Traditional transfer to any remote server.

SimplyCDN: The developer's own optimized hosting solution for a "one-click" experience.

3. Comparison: Free vs. Pro

Feature

Simply Static (Free)

Simply Static Pro

Export Format

ZIP / Local Directory

GitHub, S3, SFTP, BunnyCDN

Update Method

Full Site Export Only

Incremental & Single Page

Forms Support

No (requires 3rd party)

Native CF7, Gravity, WPForms

Search

No

Fuse.js / Algolia

WP-CLI

No

Full CLI support for automation

Security

Standard Static

Hide WordPress (removes WP paths)

4. Why Use It in 2026?

Security: By hosting a static site, there is no database or PHP for hackers to target. You can even keep your "Real" WordPress site on a local computer or a password-protected subdomain.

Speed: Static sites have a near-zero Time to First Byte (TTFB) because the server doesn't have to "build" the page for every visitor.

Cost: You can host your site for free on GitHub Pages or Cloudflare Pages, even for high-traffic sites, since there is no server-side processing required.

5. Quick Setup Tip

If you are using Elementor or Divi, Simply Static Pro includes specialized "Selective Hydration" and "CSS/JS Extraction" tools. These ensure that your complex animations and layout files are correctly mapped to their new static URLs during the export process.

Would you like me to guide you through the GitHub integration setup, or do you need help configuring your Contact Form 7 to work on a static site?