Is Smush – Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN compatible with Simply Static?

Smush – Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN

v3.24.0 Tested Apr 2026
Simply Static Compatibility
7.9 /10
Needs Configuration Simply Static Studio
Auth analysis
AJAX calls
REST API
Dynamic render
Script enqueue

Smush – Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN is needs configuration with Simply Static. Since compress-images is a Studio feature, you will need at least one of our paid products to use it.

About this Plugin

Compress images, optimize images, and enable image lazy load automatically to keep your WordPress site fast, without losing quality.

Static WordPress Challenge

Image optimization and compression work fully on static sites. Admin-only features like bulk optimization and auto-detection won't be available. Lazy loading works but may have reduced optimization for maintenance mode detection. AJAX endpoints for manual optimization won't function without a proxy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smush – Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN compatible with Simply Static?

Smush – Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN works with Simply Static but needs some configuration. We recommend using Simply Static Studio for the best experience.

Which Simply Static product works best with Smush – Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN?

Based on our analysis, Smush – Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN works best with Simply Static Studio. 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 Smush – Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN affect static build times?

Smush – Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN has approximately 1,000,000 active installs. Plugins with complex shortcodes or dynamic blocks may add minor overhead to the static generation pass.

What configuration does Smush – Image Optimization, Compression, Lazy Load, WebP & CDN need for Simply Static?

Image optimization and compression work fully on static sites. Admin-only features like bulk optimization and auto-detection won't be available. Lazy loading works but may have reduced optimization for maintenance mode detection. AJAX endpoints for manual optimization won't function without a proxy.

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.