Convert WordPress to Static
Convert WordPress to static without losing the WordPress workflow
Use our pro plugin when you want to deploy a static WordPress to your own infrastructure. Use Studio when you want managed WordPress, static hosting, migration, backups, SSL, forms, and support handled for you.
Do it yourself with Pro or go done-for-you with Studio.
What it means to convert WordPress to static
Keep editing in WordPress
Converting WordPress to static means taking the public pages of your WordPress site and publishing them as static files: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, and assets.
WordPress remains useful as an editing environment.
But visitors do not need WordPress to generate every page view.
That gives you a public site that is faster, simpler to host, and easier to secure than a traditional dynamic WordPress site.
You don’t need a developer to do this – the entire process can be done via our UI without ever touching a single line of code.
Two ways to go static
Option 1: Simply Static Pro
Choose Simply Static Pro for more control.
Simply Static Pro is a good fit when you are comfortable managing your own WordPress install, deployment target, hosting environment, and technical workflow.
Option 2: Simply Static Studio
Choose Simply Static Studio when you want the platform handled.
Studio gives you managed WordPress, static hosting, backups, SSL, migration support, forms, performance optimization, and support in one place.
Simply Static Pro vs. Simply Static Studio
Choose Pro when…
Choose Studio when…
You want to self-host.
You want managed hosting included.
You manage deployment yourself.
You want migration, backups, SSL, and support handled.
You are technical or have a developer.
You want a simpler business-friendly workflow.
You already have infrastructure.
You want WordPress private and the public site static.
Great for content-driven sites
Static WordPress is usually a strong fit for public websites such as marketing sites, blogs, documentation, portfolios, landing pages, resource libraries, company sites, event pages, and archive sites.
Great Fit
- Local Service Business Websites
- Restaurant & Portfolio Websites
- Brochure Sites
- Corporate & Multilingual Sites
- Blogs
- Lead-generation Websites
No Fit
- Online Stores
- Membership sites
- LMS sites
- Booking & Rental websites
- Forums & Communities
Is Static WordPress for you?
Use our free static site checker tool to evaluate if your site works with Static WordPress.
How to evaluate it for your site
Static WordPress is usually a strong fit for public websites such as marketing sites, blogs, documentation, portfolios, landing pages, resource libraries, company sites, event pages, and archive sites.
It is usually not a fit for sites where every visitor needs dynamic server-side behavior, such as full WooCommerce stores, membership sites, LMS platforms, forums, dashboards, or real-time apps.
Still not sure?
We prepared tons of content to help you with your decision – feel free to check the following resources to learn more:
Check before migrating:
- Forms (12+ plugins supported)
- Search (static-friendly alternative available)
- Page builders (Elementor & Bricks work great)
- Dynamic filters (Search & Filter is supported)
- WooCommerce (not supported)
- Membership areas (not supported)
- Login-dependent content (not supported)
- Personalized content (not supported)
Not sure whether your
site can go static?
Run the checker first. It helps identify whether your current WordPress site is a good fit and whether anything needs attention before you move.
No credit card required. Migration help available.
Frequently asked
Simply Static is not about abandoning WordPress. It is about using WordPress where it is strongest and removing it where it creates risk, cost, and complexity.
Can I convert WordPress to static in one click?
For suitable sites, static publishing can be very simple once the site is configured. The checker helps identify anything that needs attention first.
Do I still edit in WordPress?
Yes. WordPress remains your editing system.
Should I use Pro or Studio?
Use Pro if you want control and self-managed deployment.
Use Studio if you want hosting, migration, backups, SSL, forms, and support handled.
Can I update the site after it becomes static?
Yes. Edit in WordPress, then publish the updated static version.