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## Is UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin compatible with Simply Static?

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# UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin


													v1.26.2
																			Tested Apr 2026




			Simply Static Compatibility








							4
							/10





						Not compatible

							See Details ▾



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UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin is not compatible with Simply Static. Best used with Simply Static.

### About this Plugin

The UpdraftPlus Backup & Migration Plugin is trusted by the WordPress community to backup, restore and migrate their WordPress websites. UpdraftPlus is actively installed on more than 3 million websites around the world.

### Static WordPress Challenge

UpdraftPlus is a backup plugin that primarily operates in the admin area. The frontend auth checks only trigger for special auto-login URLs (uc_auto_login parameter) which won't be present during static generation. The plugin's backup/restore functionality requires admin access and won't interfere with static site generation. However, any frontend backup status displays or user-specific content will show the logged-out state.

### Frequently Asked Questions

Is UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin compatible with Simply Static?

UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin is not directly compatible with Simply Static because it requires live PHP on every request. Consider using Simply Static for partial support.

Which Simply Static product works best with UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin?

Based on our analysis, UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin works best with Simply Static. Simply Static is for basic static sites, Simply Static Pro adds support for search, forms, and multilingual sites, and Simply Static Studio adds full AJAX proxy and REST API support.

Does UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin affect static build times?

UpdraftPlus: WP Backup & Migration Plugin has approximately 3,000,000 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.

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