--- title: "Convert WordPress to Static | Pro or Studio" description: "Convert WordPress to a static site while keeping the WordPress editing workflow. Compare self-hosted Pro and managed Static Studio options." date: "2026-06-23T09:44:55+02:00" language: "en-US" canonical_url: "https://simplystatic.com/use-cases/convert-wordpress-to-static/" source_url: "https://simplystatic.com/use-cases/convert-wordpress-to-static/" content_type: "text/markdown" --- ![Convert WordPress to Static 1](https://simplystatic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ss-bg-wave-scaled.jpg) ***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. [Check if my site can go static](#static-site-test-tool) *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](https://simplystatic.com/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](https://simplystatic.com/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](#static-site-test-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: [Compatible Plugins](https://simplystatic.com/static-plugins/) [FAQ](https://simplystatic.com/frequently-asked-questions/) ### 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. [Check if my site can go static](#static-site-test-tool) [Start 7-day free trial](https://static.studio/?signup=true) *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.