Classic Widgets
Classic Widgets is fully compatible with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Pro.
About this Plugin
Classic Widgets is an official plugin maintained by the WordPress team that restores the previous (“classic”) WordPress widgets settings screens. It will be supported and maintained to 2024, or as long as is necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Classic Widgets compatible with Simply Static?
Yes. Classic Widgets is fully compatible with Simply Static — no extra configuration needed.
Which Simply Static product works best with Classic Widgets?
Based on our analysis, Classic Widgets 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 Widgets affect static build times?
Classic Widgets has approximately 2,000,000 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.