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## Is Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress compatible with Simply Static?

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# Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress


													v5.13.1
																			Tested Sep 2026




			Simply Static Compatibility








							7.9
							/10





						Needs Configuration

							Simply Static Studio

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									Auth analysis





									AJAX calls





									REST API





									Dynamic render





									Script enqueue













Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress is needs configuration with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Studio.

### About this Plugin

Version 5.11.1 and above include an important security related fix, it is highly recommended to update to this version.

### Static WordPress Challenge

Static pages will render and tracking code may load, but analytics collection, server-side visitor identification, ecommerce tracking, and related dynamic requests require a live WordPress/Matomo origin or Static Studio proxy. Verify the configured Matomo endpoint and allow the required tracking requests.

### Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress compatible with Simply Static?

Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress 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 Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress?

Based on our analysis, Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress 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 Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress affect static build times?

Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress has approximately 100,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.

What configuration does Matomo Analytics – Powerful, Privacy-First Insights for WordPress need for Simply Static?

Static pages will render and tracking code may load, but analytics collection, server-side visitor identification, ecommerce tracking, and related dynamic requests require a live WordPress/Matomo origin or Static Studio proxy. Verify the configured Matomo endpoint and allow the required tracking requests.

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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