WooCommerce
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
WooCommerce is the open-source ecommerce platform for WordPress.
Static WordPress Challenge
WooCommerce requires live PHP sessions and request-time processing for carts, checkout, payments, customer accounts, orders, and downloads. Product information can be exported as read-only content, but a standard WooCommerce storefront is not compatible with a static WordPress site. Neither Simply Static Pro nor Static Studio makes those WooCommerce features static-compatible. A separately engineered headless storefront with an external dynamic checkout is a different architecture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WooCommerce compatible with Simply Static?
No. 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 WooCommerce compatible?
No. Neither Simply Static Pro nor Static Studio can turn 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 WooCommerce affect static build times?
WooCommerce has approximately 7,000,000 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.