Is Contact Form & SMTP Plugin for WordPress by PirateForms compatible with Simply Static?

Contact Form & SMTP Plugin for WordPress by PirateForms

v2.6.1 Tested Sep 2026
Simply Static Compatibility
7.9 /10
Needs Configuration Simply Static Studio
Auth analysis
AJAX calls
REST API
Dynamic render
Script enqueue

Contact Form & SMTP Plugin for WordPress by PirateForms is needs configuration with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Studio.

About this Plugin

Pirate Forms is no longer under active development. We recommend using WPForms because it is the most beginner-friendly WordPress contact form plugin in the market.

Static WordPress Challenge

The form markup can be exported, but submissions and email delivery will not work on a standalone static-only deployment. Use Static Studio's managed WordPress origin/proxy or configure an external form-submission and email service; the plugin is retired and no longer actively developed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Contact Form & SMTP Plugin for WordPress by PirateForms compatible with Simply Static?

Contact Form & SMTP Plugin for WordPress by PirateForms 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 Contact Form & SMTP Plugin for WordPress by PirateForms?

Based on our analysis, Contact Form & SMTP Plugin for WordPress by PirateForms 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 Contact Form & SMTP Plugin for WordPress by PirateForms affect static build times?

Contact Form & SMTP Plugin for WordPress by PirateForms has approximately 30,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.

What configuration does Contact Form & SMTP Plugin for WordPress by PirateForms need for Simply Static?

The form markup can be exported, but submissions and email delivery will not work on a standalone static-only deployment. Use Static Studio's managed WordPress origin/proxy or configure an external form-submission and email service; the plugin is retired and no longer actively developed.

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.