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## Is Smart COD for WooCommerce compatible with Simply Static?

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# Smart COD for WooCommerce


													v1.9.4
																			Tested Sep 2026




			Simply Static Compatibility








							4
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						Not compatible

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Smart COD for WooCommerce is not compatible with Simply Static. Its core visitor-facing functionality requires live WordPress and cannot be made static-compatible by upgrading to Simply Static Pro or Static Studio.

### About this Plugin

Smart COD for WooCommerce extends the WooCommerce Cash on Delivery (COD) Gateway with an optional extra fee and restrictions based on customer conditions such as location and selected shipping method.

### Static WordPress Challenge

This plugin depends on live, request-time WordPress/PHP functionality such as sessions, authenticated visitors, or dynamic endpoints. Its core visitor-facing features do not work on a static WordPress site. Neither Simply Static Pro nor Static Studio changes that compatibility verdict. Use a separate hosted, headless, or external service if the plugin's use case offers one.

### Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smart COD for WooCommerce compatible with Simply Static?

No. Smart COD for WooCommerce requires live, request-time WordPress functionality and cannot operate as a static site. Simply Static Pro and Static Studio do not change that compatibility verdict.

Can a paid Simply Static product make Smart COD for WooCommerce compatible?

No. Neither Simply Static Pro nor Static Studio can turn Smart COD for WooCommerce's session-based or request-time PHP functionality into a static-site feature. A separate headless or external service would be a different implementation.

Does Smart COD for WooCommerce affect static build times?

Smart COD for WooCommerce has approximately 30,000 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.