Is Back Button Widget compatible with Simply Static?

Back Button Widget

v1.8.0 Tested Oct 2026
Simply Static Compatibility
7.9 /10
Needs Configuration Simply Static Studio
Auth analysis
AJAX calls
REST API
Dynamic render
Script enqueue

Back Button Widget is needs configuration with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Studio.

About this Plugin

“GREAT! WORKS PERFECT AND WONDERFUL SUPPORT: I needed a simple way to allow my clients to go back (BACK TO RESULTS) using my IDX real estate pages. The Back Button worked perfect and was easy to use. The Developer also was very kind to provide me with some additional code to match the rest of my web site colors.” – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ norwood451

Static WordPress Challenge

The button markup and styling should export normally. Test the shortcode/widget in the generated site; browser-history navigation should work, while any behavior relying on live WordPress-generated context may require Static Studio or custom JavaScript.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Back Button Widget compatible with Simply Static?

Back Button Widget works with Simply Static but needs some configuration. We recommend using Simply Static Studio for the best experience.

Which Simply Static product works best with Back Button Widget?

Based on our analysis, Back Button Widget works best with Simply Static Studio. Simply Static is for basic static sites, Simply Static Pro adds support for search, forms, and multilingual sites, and Simply Static Studio adds AJAX proxy and REST API support for supported integrations.

Does Back Button Widget affect static build times?

Back Button Widget has approximately 4,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.

What configuration does Back Button Widget need for Simply Static?

The button markup and styling should export normally. Test the shortcode/widget in the generated site; browser-history navigation should work, while any behavior relying on live WordPress-generated context may require Static Studio or custom JavaScript.

How often is this compatibility data updated?

All plugins are re-scanned monthly. Scans run five analysis passes including an AI classifier. The last tested date at the top of this page reflects the most recent scan.