Is Performance Lab compatible with Simply Static?

Performance Lab

v4.2.0 Tested Sep 2026
Simply Static Compatibility
10 /10
Fully compatible Simply Static Pro
Auth analysis
AJAX calls
REST API
Dynamic render
Script enqueue

Performance Lab is fully compatible with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Pro.

About this Plugin

The Performance Lab plugin is a collection of features focused on enhancing the performance of your site, most of which should eventually be merged into WordPress core. The plugin facilitates the discovery and activation of the individual performance feature plugins which the performance team is developing. In this way you can test the features to get their benefits before they become available in WordPress core. You can also play an important role by providing feedback to further improve the solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Performance Lab compatible with Simply Static?

Yes. Performance Lab is fully compatible with Simply Static — no extra configuration needed.

Which Simply Static product works best with Performance Lab?

Based on our analysis, Performance Lab 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 Performance Lab affect static build times?

Performance Lab has approximately 100,000 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.