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## Is Optimization Detective compatible with Simply Static?

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# Optimization Detective


													v1.0.0-beta7
																			Tested Sep 2026




			Simply Static Compatibility








							7.9
							/10





						Needs Configuration

							Simply Static Studio

							See Details ▾



									Auth analysis





									AJAX calls





									REST API





									Dynamic render





									Script enqueue













Optimization Detective is needs configuration with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Studio.

### About this Plugin

This plugin captures real user metrics about what elements are displayed on the page across a variety of device form factors (e.g. desktop, tablet, and phone) in order to apply loading optimizations which are not possible with WordPress’s current server-side heuristics.

### Static WordPress Challenge

A standalone static export will not provide the WordPress REST endpoint needed to submit or process metrics, so Optimization Detective's data collection and dependent optimizations may not function. Use Static Studio or another live/proxied WordPress origin with the REST API accessible to unauthenticated visitors.

### Frequently Asked Questions

Is Optimization Detective compatible with Simply Static?

Optimization Detective 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 Optimization Detective?

Based on our analysis, Optimization Detective 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 Optimization Detective affect static build times?

Optimization Detective has approximately 60,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.

What configuration does Optimization Detective need for Simply Static?

A standalone static export will not provide the WordPress REST endpoint needed to submit or process metrics, so Optimization Detective's data collection and dependent optimizations may not function. Use Static Studio or another live/proxied WordPress origin with the REST API accessible to unauthenticated visitors.

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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