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## Is Search Exclude compatible with Simply Static?

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# Search Exclude


													v2.6.6
																			Tested Sep 2026




			Simply Static Compatibility








							7.9
							/10





						Needs Configuration

							Simply Static Pro

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Search Exclude is needs configuration with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Pro.

### About this Plugin

With this plugin you can exclude any page, post or whatever from the WordPress search results by checking off the corresponding checkbox on post/page edit page.
Supports quick and bulk edit.

### Static WordPress Challenge

Excluded posts and pages should remain excluded in generated WordPress search results. Verify the exported site's search implementation, especially if it uses a separate client-side or external search service; the plugin's admin REST and editor functionality requires a live WordPress dashboard but does not affect visitors.

### Frequently Asked Questions

Is Search Exclude compatible with Simply Static?

Search Exclude works with Simply Static but needs some configuration. We recommend using Simply Static Pro for the best experience.

Which Simply Static product works best with Search Exclude?

Based on our analysis, Search Exclude 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 Search Exclude affect static build times?

Search Exclude has approximately 50,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.

What configuration does Search Exclude need for Simply Static?

Excluded posts and pages should remain excluded in generated WordPress search results. Verify the exported site's search implementation, especially if it uses a separate client-side or external search service; the plugin's admin REST and editor functionality requires a live WordPress dashboard but does not affect 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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