--- title: "Secure, Fast, Zero-Maintenance WordPress | Simply Static" description: "Make WordPress faster, safer, and easier to maintain. Simply Static converts WordPress to static HTML, so you keep the CMS workflow while publishing a secure, high-performance static site." date: "2023-03-08T15:24:44+02:00" language: "en-US" canonical_url: "https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/" source_url: "https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/" content_type: "text/markdown" --- ![Home 1](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ss-bg-wave-scaled.jpg) # Secure, fast, zero-maintenance WordPress Keep the WordPress editor your team already knows. Publish a static version of your site that loads instantly, removes common attack surfaces, and dramatically reduces day-to-day maintenance. [Get Started Today](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/pricing/) [ See How It Works](#static-wordpress) 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 quickly and securely. ![Home 2](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/andre-esteves-perrones-150x150.jpg) **Andre Esteves Perrone** Developer & Instructor […] Supporting static sites is a lighter lift on the agency site, and the customer wins on better security and typically better performance […]. ![Home 3](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/him-hankis-cb-150x150.jpg) **Jim Hankins** Founder & CEO ## Maintaining WordPress should not be painful Traditional WordPress sites are flexible, but they often come with the same recurring problems. ### Security risks Plugin vulnerabilities, brute-force attacks, exposed login pages, database access, outdated themes, and emergency patches can turn a simple website into an ongoing security project. ### Performance problems Slow hosting, heavy themes, bloated plugins, database queries, caching conflicts, third-party scripts, and Core Web Vitals issues can make WordPress harder to optimize than it should be. ### Maintenance overhead Updates, backups, staging checks, plugin conflicts, server monitoring, malware scans, uptime issues, and client support requests eat into time that should be spent on content and growth. ### Hosting complexity You should not need managed hosting, optimization plugins, a complicated CDN stack, and constant technical tuning just to keep a brochure site, marketing site, documentation site, or agency client site running well. ## A better way to run WordPress WordPress powers your content. Static files power your public website – all the flexibility without impacting the performance. ### Faster by default Static pages are prebuilt. There are no database queries, no PHP rendering, and no server-side page generation for each visitor. Your site can be served directly from a CDN for near-instant page loads. ### Safer by design Your public website has no WordPress login, no exposed database, and no PHP execution layer. Visitors only receive static files, which removes many of the attack surfaces that make traditional WordPress difficult to secure. ### Less maintenance Stop treating every small WordPress site like a fragile application server. Publish a static version, keep WordPress private, and reduce the need for constant plugin, hosting, caching, and security firefighting. ### Lower hosting costs Static sites are lightweight. You can deploy to static hosting platforms like Cloudflare Pages, Netlify, Vercel, BunnyCDN, AWS S3, traditional web servers via SFTP, or Simply Static Studio. #### Find out if your WordPress website can go static Run our free compatibility check in under 30 seconds. If your site is ready, migrate it to Static Studio and start publishing static websites. ## How Simply Static works Keep using WordPress as you used to, and once you’re done with your changes, push it live to your static site. ### Build in WordPress Use WordPress exactly where it shines: editing content, designing pages, managing SEO, organizing media, and working with your favorite themes and plugins. ### Generate a static version Simply Static crawls your WordPress site and converts it into static HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, metadata, sitemaps, and other public assets. ### Publish anywhere Deploy your static WordPress site to your own infrastructure, a CDN, static hosting, GitHub-based workflows, Cloudflare Pages, Netlify, BunnyCDN, S3-compatible storage, or Simply Static Studio. ### Keep WordPress private Your public visitors see the static site. WordPress can stay hidden, protected, local, private, or available only to your team – all of that is already done for you on our Simply Static Studio environments. ## Why go static with WordPress? Better performance, drastically improved security, and less work to maintain – what’s not to love about Static WordPress? ### Performance **without the plugin stacking** - Remove database and PHP rendering from public traffic - Improve WordPress performance - Reduce server response time - Simplify Core Web Vitals optimization - Deliver static pages from a CDN ### Security **without constant panic** - No public WordPress login page - No public database connection - No PHP execution on the frontend - No plugin is running for visitors - No theme executing on request - No admin area exposed ### Maintenance **without the daily checklist** - No plugin update stress - No client maintenance requests - No security patch urgency - No Hosting troubleshooting - No performance plugin conflicts - No database-related problems - No emergency cleanup work ## Simply Static Start converting WordPress to static HTML. For testing, simple websites, and manual static exports. The free plugin lets you generate a static version of your WordPress site and export it as a ZIP file or to a local directory. [Get the Plugin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/simply-static/) #### Best For --- - Trying static WordPress - Simple websites - Local testing - Manual exports - Learning the workflow - Small personal projects #### Key benefits --- - One-click static site generation - Export as ZIP - Export to local directory - Works with all WordPress themes - Supports popular SEO plugins - Good starting point before upgrading to Pro or Studio ## Simply Static Pro The pro add-on for Simply Static. For teams that want to keep control of their own infrastructure and deployment workflow. Simply Static Pro offers advanced static generation, automation, deployment, forms, search, WP-CLI, multilingual support, and optimization. [Learn more](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/simply-static-pro/) #### Best For --- - Developers - Technical site owners - Self-hosted WordPress workflows - Git-based deployment - Custom infrastructure - Static hosting platforms - Local WordPress environments #### Key benefits --- - Deploy to your own hosting - Push changes or single pages for quick updates - Add static-friendly forms - Add static search - Support multilingual sites - Minify CSS, JavaScript, and HTML - Optimize images - Use WP-CLI ## Static Studio Centralized Static WordPress at scale. For freelancers and agencies who want to run hundreds or thousands of Static WordPress websites without the effort. Centralized dashboard for all your sites, including performance, health, and security reporting. Fully managed platform including hosting, static site hosting, deployment, CDN delivery, backups, SSL, image optimization, and PageSpeed optimization. [Learn More](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/simply-static-studio/) #### Best For --- - Freelancers & Agencies - Many content-driven sites - Centralized management - Managed Static WordPress #### Key benefits --- - Central site dashboard - Start/Stop WordPress - One-click WP access - Automated migration - Subdirectory support - Team Management - Managed Static WordPress - Automated PageSpeed Optimization - Site Health, Performance, Security Reports - Whitelabel ## Compatible with the tools you already use Simply Static works with the WordPress ecosystem you already know. ![Home 4](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/wpforms-logo.png) ![Home 5](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/gravity-forms-logo.png) ![Home 6](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/fluent-forms-logo.png) ![Home 7](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ws-form-logo.png) ![Home 8](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/elementor-logo.png) ![Home 9](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/bricks-logo.png) ![Home 10](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/brizy-logo.png) ![Home 11](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/yoast-logo.png) ![Home 12](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/rankmath-logo.png) ![Home 13](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/aioseo-logo.png) ![Home 14](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/seopress-logo.png) ![Home 15](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/wpml-logo.png) ![Home 16](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/jetpack-logo.png) ![Home 17](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/polylang-logo.png) ![Home 18](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/shortpixel-logo.png) ![Home 19](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/complianz-logo.png) ## Built for real workflows 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. ### Developers Keep full control of your stack. Use WordPress locally, privately, or on your own server, generate static files, and deploy to your preferred platform. ### Agencies Build WordPress sites for clients, then publish them as static websites that are faster, safer, and easier to support – less work – happier clients. ### Business owners Keep your website fast, secure, and reliable without learning server administration or paying for unnecessary complexity. ### Content teams Use WordPress for content editing, SEO metadata, media management, and editorial workflow. Publish static pages when updates are ready. ### Online Marketers Create high-converting, super-fast landing pages that consistently achieve top pagespeed scores without tracking plugin updates or theme changes. ### Security-conscious teams Reduce the public WordPress attack surface by serving static files. Keep WordPress private and make the public site harder to compromise. 40k Happy Users 1600k Downloads 4.5/5 User Rating 25+ Integrations ![Home 20](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/microsoft-copy.png) ![Home 21](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/unicef-logo.png) ![Home 22](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/rapid-logo.png) ![Home 23](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/hp-logo.png) ![Home 24](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/dash-logo.png) ![Home 25](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/postman-logo.png) ![Home 26](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/near-logo.png) ![Home 27](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/mailtrap-logo.png) ## 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. ![Home 2](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/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. ![Home 29](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/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. ![Home 30](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/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!  ![Home 31](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/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). ![Home 32](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/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. ![Home 33](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/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 […]. ![Home 3](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/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. ![Home 35](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/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! ![Home 36](https://xde059ctwpkqj88.onstatic.studio/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Herbert-2023.avif) **Herbert Hoekstra** WordPress Developer ## 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. --- ### What is Static WordPress? Static WordPress means using WordPress to manage your site, then publishing the public version as static HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, and other assets. Visitors see the static version. Your team still uses WordPress for editing and publishing. --- ### Is Simply Static a WordPress static site generator? Yes. Simply Static is a WordPress static site generator. It converts your WordPress site into static files that can be hosted on a CDN, static hosting platform, traditional server, or Simply Static Studio. --- ### How is Simply Static different from a caching plugin? Caching plugins make a dynamic WordPress site faster, but WordPress remains publicly accessible and active. Simply Static creates a separate static version of your site. The public site does not need PHP, a database, or WordPress running for every visitor request. --- ### Will my site look different after going static? No. Simply Static generates a static version of your existing WordPress site. Your design, layout, images, CSS, JavaScript, and public content remain the same. --- ### What happens to forms, search, and comments? Static sites do not process server-side features by default. Simply Static Pro and Studio add static-friendly options for forms, search, and other dynamic features through supported integrations. --- ### Is Static WordPress good for SEO? Yes, Static WordPress can be excellent for SEO when configured correctly. You can keep your SEO plugin, metadata, canonicals, structured data, Open Graph tags, XML sitemaps, clean URLs, and internal links. Static delivery can also improve performance, stability, and Core Web Vitals. --- ### Is Simply Static good for agencies? Yes. Agencies use Simply Static to deliver WordPress sites that are easier to host, easier to secure, faster for visitors, and lighter to maintain. Static Studio was specifically built for freelancers and agencies who want to run Static WordPress at scale. --- ### What is the difference between Simply Static Pro and Static Studio? Simply Static Pro is the WordPress plugin for teams that want to generate and deploy static sites to their own infrastructure. Static Studio is a platform for Static WordPress with a centralized dashboard, reporting, managed hosting, and more – it’s for managing many Static WordPress websites. --- ### Can I still use WordPress after converting my site to static HTML? Yes. WordPress remains your editing environment. You log in, make changes, publish content, and then generate or push an updated static version of the site. ### Move your WordPress sites to Static Studio and publish them statically. Migrate your existing WordPress sites, keep the familiar WordPress editing experience, and serve lightning-fast static sites from one central platform. [Migrate Your Sites](https://static.studio/?signup=true) *14-day trial • No credit card required • Free migration support*