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## Is Classic Editor compatible with Simply Static?

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# Classic Editor


													v1.7.0
																			Tested Sep 2026




			Simply Static Compatibility








							10
							/10





						Fully compatible

							Simply Static Pro

							See Details ▾



									Auth analysis





									AJAX calls





									REST API





									Dynamic render





									Script enqueue













Classic Editor is fully compatible with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Pro.

### About this Plugin

Classic Editor is an official plugin maintained by the WordPress team that restores the previous (“classic”) WordPress editor and the “Edit Post” screen. It makes it possible to use plugins that extend that screen, add old-style meta boxes, or otherwise depend on the previous editor.

### Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Editor compatible with Simply Static?

Yes. Classic Editor is fully compatible with Simply Static — no extra configuration needed.

Which Simply Static product works best with Classic Editor?

Based on our analysis, Classic Editor works best with Simply Static Pro. 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 Classic Editor affect static build times?

Classic Editor has approximately 8,000,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.

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.

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