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## Is The Events Calendar: Category Colors compatible with Simply Static?

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# The Events Calendar: Category Colors


													v7.4.2
																			Tested Oct 2026




			Simply Static Compatibility








							7.9
							/10





						Needs Configuration

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The Events Calendar: Category Colors is needs configuration with Simply Static. Recommended setup: Simply Static Pro.

### About this Plugin

Add background colors to event categories displayed in the event views of The Events Calendar. This is inspired by the post Coloring Your Category Events.

### Static WordPress Challenge

Colors and styling should be included in the static export. If CSS is generated or refreshed via the plugin settings or the ?refresh_css URL, regenerate the static site afterward; no live origin is needed for normal viewing.

### Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Events Calendar: Category Colors compatible with Simply Static?

The Events Calendar: Category Colors 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 The Events Calendar: Category Colors?

Based on our analysis, The Events Calendar: Category Colors 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 The Events Calendar: Category Colors affect static build times?

The Events Calendar: Category Colors has approximately 4,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.

What configuration does The Events Calendar: Category Colors need for Simply Static?

Colors and styling should be included in the static export. If CSS is generated or refreshed via the plugin settings or the ?refresh_css URL, regenerate the static site afterward; no live origin is needed for normal viewing.

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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