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## Is EWWW Image Optimizer compatible with Simply Static?

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# EWWW Image Optimizer


													v8.5.0
																			Tested Apr 2026




			Simply Static Compatibility








							7.9
							/10





						Needs Configuration

							Simply Static Studio

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EWWW Image Optimizer is needs configuration with Simply Static. Since compress is a Studio feature, you will need at least one of our paid products to use it.

### About this Plugin

Are you frustrated by a slow website? Do over-sized images make you say “ewww”… Image optimization with EWWW Image Optimizer helps you make your site faster, improve your bounce rate, and boost your SEO. But most importantly, make your visitors happier so they keep coming back for more.

### Static WordPress Challenge

The image optimization features work fine on static sites. The smart crop functionality that requires AJAX requests won't work without a proxy to handle the POST requests, but this doesn't affect normal image display or optimization during static generation.

### Frequently Asked Questions

Is EWWW Image Optimizer compatible with Simply Static?

EWWW Image Optimizer 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 EWWW Image Optimizer?

Based on our analysis, EWWW Image Optimizer 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 full AJAX proxy and REST API support.

Does EWWW Image Optimizer affect static build times?

EWWW Image Optimizer has approximately 1,000,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.

What configuration does EWWW Image Optimizer need for Simply Static?

The image optimization features work fine on static sites. The smart crop functionality that requires AJAX requests won't work without a proxy to handle the POST requests, but this doesn't affect normal image display or optimization during static generation.

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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