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![Security Benefits 1](https://simplystatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ss-bg-wave-scaled.jpg)

# Stress-Free WordPress Security With Simply Static

**Eliminate** WordPress **vulnerabilities** and **neutralize** **security risks** with the only WordPress security plugin you need, Simply Static. 

## Secret Weapon for WordPress Security

Simply Static transforms your existing WordPress site into a **static** one with the click of a button.

**Abandon the vulnerabilities** of the WordPress core database, and say **goodbye to security patches** and WordPress updates – Simply Static shields your site with the power of **static HTML**.

Struggling with your WordPress site’s security? Constantly battling **brute force attacks, hackers, malware, and security vulnerabilities**? Used the best WordPress security plugins around but still having problems with WordPress security? 

Simply Static is your answer to **secure WordPress** one and for all.

![Security Benefits 2](https://simplystatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/migrate-wp.svg)

![Security Benefits 3](https://simplystatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/maximize-security-wordpress.svg)

## Maximize Site Security With Static WordPress

Simply Static **removes** the need for a WordPress **database**. No accessible database = **reduced risk of security issues** and lower WordPress hosting costs. No database calls = **lightning-fast pagespeed**.

With Simply Static, your original **WordPress** website is **only available to authorized users**. The website users see on the internet is a static version of the site.

Simply Static **doesn’t just hide your WordPress backend** – it erases its digital footprint entirely. Forget about leaving vulnerable doors open to the internet. Your WordPress database becomes inaccessible **to prying eyes and malicious intent**.

## Keep WordPress Hidden

As the website owner, you’ll still be using the WordPress dashboard to **update content**, but by using Simply Static, you’ll keep that **hidden**.

Simply Static **replaces** all the **default paths** of WordPress, like **wp-content** and **wp-includes**, rewrites the plugin and theme directory, and even **replaces plugin names** to completely **hide** the fact that you are using **WordPress**.

- rewrite theme and style file names

- rewrite default paths

- change core directories

![Security Benefits 4](https://simplystatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/secure-wordpress.svg)

![Security Benefits 5](https://simplystatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/remove-wordpress-features.svg)

## Say Goodbye to Unnecessary WordPress Features

Simply Static **removes unneeded** and bulky WordPress **features** like **emojis, Rest API URLs, and WordPress version** numbers to improve website speed and security.

### No More WordPress Plugin Vulnerabilities

**Ditch** the never-ending **plugin** **updates**, website security patches, and latest version of WordPress worries.

Simply Static **removes the need for endless website owner security measures** and keeps things nice and simple.

## Effortlessly Improve Your Site SEO

Simply Static users enjoy **blazing-fast load times** confirmed by speed test tools like Pingdom and Google PageSpeed Insights.

These speed improvements are directly correlated with **improved rankings** in search engines.

### Optimize Your WordPress Website Uptime

Once your WordPress website is static, you’ll deploy it to a **CDN** (Content Delivery Network) service of your choice, delivering your website quickly and more efficiently to users, no matter where they are.

Simply Static **supports** everything from your **local directory, to GitHub, Cloudflare, Netlify, BunnyCDN**, and more.

![Security Benefits 6](https://simplystatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/improve-wordpress-seo.svg)

## Pro vs. Studio

The decision is up to you – go fully managed with Studio or self-host with our pro plugin.

Features

Studio

Pro

Export methods

Simply Static Studio
(Static Site Hosting)

[GitHub](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/33-set-up-the-github-integration) ([Cloudflare Pages](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/38-deploy-to-cloudflare-pages), [Netlify](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/41-deploy-to-netlify)..), [AWS S3](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/5-deploy-to-amazon-aws-s3), [Bunny](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/37-deploy-to-bunny-cdn), or via [SFTP](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/100-deploy-to-sftp)

[Single exports](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/58-how-to-use-single-exports)

[Build exports](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/68-how-to-use-build-exports)

[Incremental Exports](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/78-how-to-use-incremental-exports)

[Forms integration](https://docs.simplystatic.com/category/17-forms)

[Search integration](https://docs.simplystatic.com/category/28-search)

[Comments integration](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/15-set-up-comments)

[Multilingual support (WPML)](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/34-set-up-wpml)

[WP-CLI support](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/51-working-with-wp-cli)

[One-Click Basic Auth](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/67-how-to-set-up-basic-auth)

[Minification](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/13-how-to-minify-static-files)

[Hide WordPress](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/77-how-to-hide-wordpress)

[Image Optimization](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/79-how-to-optimize-images)

WordPress Hosting

Static Site Hosting

[Easy Migration](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/150-upload-site)

Automated Backups

Automated SSL

[One-Click-Login](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/120-magic-login-link) (+2FA)

[Team Management](https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/122-team-management)

[Priority Support](https://simplystatic.com/support-packages/)

## Hear from our happy Simply Static users

We helped thousands of people switch to Static WordPress. Read about their experience with us:

★★★★★

I was having many issues with malware, but it ultimately led me to this static solution for WordPress sites, and I’m enjoying this new approach to developing WordPress projects quickly and securely.

![Security Benefits 7](https://simplystatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/andre-esteves-perrones-150x150.jpg)

**Andre Esteves Perrone**

Developer & Instructor

★★★★★

I ended up converting one WordPress site to static, and it was super simple. I had one question about GitHub access, which was answered quickly.

![Security Benefits 8](https://simplystatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/dan-holloran-150x150.jpeg)

**Dan Holloran**

Full-Stack-Developer

★★★★★

This is a great addition, as it allows a site to be hosted in S3/Cloudfront and prevents WordPress attacks.

![Security Benefits 9](https://simplystatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/kevin-withnall-150x150.jpeg)

**Kevin Withnall**

CTO

**★★★★★**

[…] Simply Static is a comprehensive solution for anyone looking to improve their WordPress site’s performance, security, and cost-effectiveness. With the bonus of outstanding support from Patrick, it’s a must-have for any WordPress user. Highly recommended! 

![Security Benefits 10](https://simplystatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/maarten-emmerick-150x150.jpeg)

**Maarten Emmerink**

Founder & CEO

**★★★★★**

Publishing a Jamstack site from WordPress gives the best of both worlds—flexible content creation with a serverless website (we publish to S3).

![Security Benefits 11](https://simplystatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Doug-headshot-Medium-150x150.jpeg)

**Douglas Stein**

Director of Engineering

**★★★★★**

WordPress is very useful but too insecure, unreliable, and slow to be used by critical sites without a solution like this. This way, we get the benefits of WordPress without the downsides.

![Security Benefits 12](https://simplystatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/joss__460x427-150x150.webp)

**Jocelyn Earl**

CTO

★★★★★

As an agency, we work with many customers who come to us with either existing WordPress sites or new sites that are perfect candidates for static sites. Supporting static sites is a lighter lift on the agency site, and the customer wins on better security and typically better performance […].

![Security Benefits 13](https://simplystatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/him-hankis-cb-150x150.jpg)

**Jim Hankins**

Founder & CEO

**★★★★★**

Static sites have many benefits. The pro version has a good feature for a solid implementation. I’ve encountered a few edge cases, and their support has been prompt and professional.

![Security Benefits 14](https://simplystatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/scott-green-150x150.jpg)

**Scott Green**

Founder & CEO

**★★★★★**

The plugin setup was easy and works great out of the box. The documentation is good, and support is great if needed, too!

![Security Benefits 15](https://simplystatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Herbert-2023.avif)

**Herbert Hoekstra**

WordPress Developer