Is LiteSpeed Cache compatible with Simply Static?

LiteSpeed Cache

v7.8.1 Tested Apr 2026
Simply Static Compatibility
4 /10
Not compatible
Auth analysis
AJAX calls
REST API
Dynamic render
Script enqueue

LiteSpeed Cache is not compatible with Simply Static. Since caching is a Studio feature, you will need at least one of our paid products to use it.

About this Plugin

LiteSpeed Cache for WordPress (LSCWP) is an all-in-one site acceleration plugin, featuring an exclusive server-level cache and a collection of optimization features.

Static WordPress Challenge

LiteSpeed Cache is a performance optimization plugin that requires live PHP execution for cache management, purging, and optimization features. The high AJAX (35) and REST API (47) scores indicate significant backend dependencies. Static site generation already provides the performance benefits this plugin aims to deliver, making it redundant and incompatible with pre-rendered HTML.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LiteSpeed Cache compatible with Simply Static?

LiteSpeed Cache is not directly compatible with Simply Static because it requires live PHP on every request. Consider using Simply Static Studio for partial support.

Which Simply Static product works best with LiteSpeed Cache?

Based on our analysis, LiteSpeed Cache 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 LiteSpeed Cache affect static build times?

LiteSpeed Cache has approximately 7,000,000 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.