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Description
Simply Static turns your WordPress site into secure, lightning-fast static HTML files.
Stop worrying about WordPress security patches, performance plugins, and expensive hosting.
Simply Static converts your entire WordPress site into static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files that load instantly and can’t be hacked.
Perfect for blogs, marketing sites, documentation, portfolios, and any content-driven WordPress site.
Why Go Static?
⚡ Blazing Fast Performance
Static sites load 3-5x faster than traditional WordPress. No database queries. No server-side processing. Just instant page loads from a global CDN.
🔒 Unhackable Security
No database. No login page. No PHP vulnerabilities. Static HTML can’t be hacked the way traditional WordPress can.
💰 Dramatically Lower Hosting Costs
Host your static site for free on platforms like Cloudflare Pages, Netlify, or GitHub Pages. Or deploy to any server for pennies per month.
🎯 Zero Maintenance
No more WordPress updates. No plugin conflicts. No security patches. Focus on content, not server management.
How Simply Static Works
Generate: Click one button to convert your entire WordPress site to static HTML
Export: Download as ZIP or deploy to a local directory
Deploy: Upload to any hosting provider, CDN, or static hosting platform
Your WordPress site stays private and secure. Your static site is what visitors see.
What You Can Do with the Free Version
One-click static site generation
Export as ZIP file
Deploy to local directory
Replace URLs (absolute, relative, or offline use)
Works with any WordPress theme
Compatible with popular page builders (Elementor, Bricks, Gutenberg)
SEO plugin support (Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO)
Ready for More?
The free version is perfect for simple static exports, but if you need advanced deployment, automation, and powerful features, check out our premium solutions.
Simply Static Pro – For Developers & Agencies
$99/year per site | $299/year unlimited sites
Deploy to any platform. Automate everything. Keep 100% of your profit margins.
Deploy to GitHub, Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, AWS S3, BunnyCDN, SFTP
Incremental exports (update only changed pages)
Single-page exports (instant publishing)
WP-CLI support for complete automation
Forms integration (Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms, Fluent Forms)
Static-friendly search (Fuse.js or Algolia)
Multilingual support (WPML, Polylang, TranslatePress)
Performance optimization (minification, image optimization)
Comments integration
Email support
Perfect for developers self-hosting client sites, agencies managing infrastructure, and technical users who want complete control.
Get Simply Static Pro
Simply Static Studio – For Businesses & Content Creators
From $11/month
All-in-one managed WordPress hosting. Zero maintenance. Maximum security.
Fully managed WordPress hosting
Static site hosting on global CDN (120+ locations)
Automated backups & SSL certificates
One-click WordPress login
Free white-glove migration
Team management & access control
Everything from Pro, pre-configured
Priority support
Perfect for businesses running 1-5 websites, content creators who want simplicity, and anyone who values convenience over control.
Try Studio Free for 7 Days
Trusted by 40,000+ Users Worldwide
1,400,000+ plugin downloads
4.5/5 star rating
Active development & support
Used by Microsoft, HP, Postman, UNICEF
Learning Resources
Documentation
Comprehensive guides covering every aspect of Simply Static.
Video Course
Watch our free YouTube course covering static WordPress from basics to advanced.
Weekly Tutorials
New tutorials published every other week on our blog.
Community Support
Get help from the community in the WordPress.org forums.
Use Cases
Perfect For:
Blogs & content sites
Marketing websites & landing pages
Documentation sites
Portfolio sites
Company websites
Product launch pages
Event sites
Not Suitable For:
E-commerce sites
Membership sites
Sites requiring user logins
Real-time data updates
Heavy AJAX functionality
Note: Forms, search, and comments ARE possible with Simply Static Pro or Studio.
Plugins & Features That Don’t Work with Static Sites
Static sites are perfect for public content, but some WordPress plugins require server-side processing and won’t work on static sites:
E-commerce:
WooCommerce
Easy Digital Downloads
Other shopping cart plugins
Static sites can’t process payments or manage user accounts. Consider headless WordPress solutions for e-commerce.
Membership & Authentication:
MemberPress
Restrict Content Pro
User registration plugins
Login-required content
Static sites don’t support user authentication or member-only areas.
Real-Time Dynamic Content:
Forum plugins (bbPress, BuddyPress)
Live chat widgets (unless using external services)
Real-time data feeds
Heavy AJAX functionality
What DOES Work (with Pro/Studio):
Forms (Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms, Fluent Forms)
Search functionality (Fuse.js or Algolia)
Comments (special integration)
Newsletter signups (via external services)
If your site relies heavily on the plugins listed above, Simply Static may not be the right solution. For questions about specific plugin compatibility, check our compatibility database or ask in our support forum.
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Installation
Automatic Installation (Recommended)
Log into your WordPress admin panel
Navigate to Plugins
Add New
Search for “Simply Static”
Click “Install Now” on the Simply Static plugin
Click “Activate” after installation completes
Access Simply Static from the left admin menu
Manual Installation
Download the plugin ZIP file
Log into your WordPress admin panel
Navigate to Plugins
Add New
Upload Plugin
Choose the downloaded ZIP file and click “Install Now”
Click “Activate Plugin” after installation
Access Simply Static from the left admin menu
Getting Started
After activation:
Go to Simply Static
Settings
Review and configure your export settings (defaults work for most sites)
Go to Simply Static
Generate
Click “Generate Static Files”
Download your ZIP or access files in your local directory
Watch our quick start tutorial
Need help? Check our comprehensive documentation or support forums.
FAQ
Is Simply Static really free?
Yes! The core plugin is 100% free and open source. It provides everything you need for basic static site generation and ZIP export.
Simply Static Pro and Studio are optional premium products for advanced features like automated deployment, forms, search, and managed hosting.
What’s the difference between the free plugin, Pro, and Studio?
Free: Generate static sites, export as ZIP or to local directory. Perfect for testing and simple exports.
Pro ($99-299/year): Advanced deployment, automation, forms, search, WP-CLI. For developers and agencies self-hosting.
Studio (from $11/month): All-in-one managed hosting. We handle WordPress, static hosting, backups, SSL, everything. For businesses who want zero maintenance.
See detailed comparison
Can I use the free version for production sites?
Yes, but you’ll need to manually upload the ZIP file to your hosting provider each time you update your site.
For production sites with frequent updates, we recommend Pro (automated deployments) or Studio (fully managed).
Will my site look different after going static?
No. Simply Static creates an exact copy of your WordPress site. Same HTML, same CSS, same JavaScript. The only difference is it loads faster and is more secure.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Simply Static works through a simple WordPress admin interface. Click a button, get your static site.
Developers can extend Simply Static with 100+ hooks and filters, but coding knowledge is not required for basic use.
Can I still use WordPress after generating a static site?
Yes! Your WordPress site remains fully functional. You use WordPress to manage content, then generate a new static version when you’re ready to publish updates.
What happens to forms, search, and comments on my static site?
With the free version, these features won’t work on your static site (they require server-side processing).
Simply Static Pro and Studio add working forms, search, and comments to your static site using smart integrations.
Can I host my static site for free?
Yes! Deploy your static site to:
Cloudflare Pages (free)
GitHub Pages (free)
Netlify (free tier)
Vercel (free tier)
Or host on any traditional web host or CDN for very low cost.
Does Simply Static work with my theme/plugins?
Simply Static works with virtually all WordPress themes and most plugins.
Confirmed compatible themes: Virtually all (including block themes)
Page builders: Elementor, Bricks, Gutenberg, Beaver Builder, Divi
SEO plugins: Yoast SEO, Rank Math, AIOSEO, SEOPress
Form plugins: Contact Form 7, Gravity Forms, WPForms (forms work with Pro/Studio)
See full compatibility list
How is this different from caching plugins?
Caching plugins make your WordPress site faster, but your WordPress installation remains accessible and vulnerable.
Simply Static creates a completely separate static copy that serves no PHP, has no database, and can’t be hacked. Your WordPress installation stays private and secure.
Can I use Simply Static with Elementor/Gutenberg/other builders?
Yes! Simply Static works with all major page builders including Elementor, Elementor Pro, Bricks, Gutenberg, Beaver Builder, Divi, and more.
What about SEO?
Static sites are excellent for SEO. Faster load times = better rankings.
Simply Static maintains all your SEO metadata, sitemaps, and schema markup. It works seamlessly with Yoast SEO, Rank Math, AIOSEO, and SEOPress.
Can I run a multilingual site?
Yes, with Simply Static Pro or Studio. Full support for WPML, Polylang, and TranslatePress.
The free version can generate static sites in multiple languages, but managing separate exports per language is easier with Pro.
Will this work on WordPress.com?
Simply Static requires the ability to install plugins. It works on:
Self-hosted WordPress (wordpress.org)
WordPress.com Business plan or higher
Most shared hosting providers
VPS and dedicated servers
How big of a site can Simply Static handle?
Simply Static has successfully generated static sites with 100,000+ pages. Site size is generally limited by your server’s resources (memory, execution time).
Where can I get help?
Free Version:
WordPress.org support forums
Documentation
Video course
Pro & Studio:
Priority email support
Direct access to development team
Faster response times
Reviews
I just need something to generate my WordPress as a static site, and this works, though is still rather basic, but it is free, so no way I could complain.

I do wish there was a lower tier paid option for self-hosting admins. I don’t need to deploy anywhere, I don’t need algolia, I don’t need Forms, I don’t need Integrations, and probably don’t need other stuff available with the $99/year package.

I do need local search and would really like Optimize feature set and I do need a lower price, as $99/year for a personal project is too steep.
I had a technical issue after an update, but the developer responded very kindly and carefully, even though I am a Japanese user and English is not my first language.

Thanks to the detailed support, the problem was completely resolved.

I truly believe this is the number one plugin for generating HTML from WordPress.

Highly recommended!

Simply Static の開発者 Patrick さんの対応は、本当に誠実で信頼できるものでした。私の環境で発生した問題に対して、何度も丁寧に切り分けと検証を行ってくれました。

海外プラグインは不安…という方もいると思いますが、Patrick さんは最後まで一緒に解決してくれる開発者です。

Simply Static は、安心して使える信頼できるプラグインだと思います。
Simply Static is a genius product, able to create static exports of even the largest sites. The user interface is modern, clean, and intuitive. It’s also developer-friendly, with hooks and filters galore.

But it’s the support that is blowing my mind: responsive both in terms of responding to issues, but also getting improvements into the code and deployed. Above and beyond on all fronts. 💯
This plugin seems broken. I have a one page site and started an export job. It’s not done after 9 hours, and can’t start a new job because it just says “Not starting; we’re already in the middle of a job”.
I ran this plugin inside wplocal and it worked like a charm – great to be able to generate a static site!
I’ve been using this plugin since 2018 when I was consistently getting warning from my ISP about the CPU load of (what I considered to be) my relatively straight-forward personal website. It has consistently created the static version of my site (whose master version is now hosted in a VM at home) that I can upload to my ISP as just a set of html, css and js files.

My personal workflow involves using simply static to generate the static version. I then use the version control program fossil to keep track of the actual file changes so I only need to upload the files that have actually changed to my ISP.

In addition this plugin has been ably maintained by @patrickposner since 2020. An easy full five stars (which, coming from a brit is high praise indeed).
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Contributors & Developers
“Simply Static – The Static Site Generator” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
3.6.8
batch ZIP if ZipArchive is available
improved SVG handling
auto-apply missing closing tags
exclude node_modules from theme crawler
better process locking
3.6.7
preserve/restore SVG data URIs
removed CORS settings (no longer needed)
improved cache detection (Hostinger)
avoid auto-closing HTML5 tags
auto cache busting
3.6.6
search and replace all kinds of data attributes
added dashboard widget
post_modified instead of post_modified_gmt for timestamps
updated all NPM packages to the latest stable versions
improved enhanced crawl automation
improved copy and UX in settings
Basic Auth handler for files like robots.txt, llms.txt etc
3.6.5
added NULL checks for large HTML files (>2MB)
ZIP Archive path construction fix (Windows-only)
improved file sanitization handling
URL/file lock-handler based on DB query
3.6.4
added filter for job class
extended search-related settings
lock file protection for multiple PHP worker setups (avoid 0 byte files)
improved can-export-pages trait (support for multiple IDs in query)
improved export log search query handling
3.6.3
improved exclusion logging
improved srcset handler (CDN + background image extraction)
3.6.2
admin UI tweak (ACL toggle)
reset site lock (MU setups)
improved memory efficiency for Elementor Crawler
readme changes
3.6.1
small admin UX fixes
server-side implementation for pagination-based search in export log
DIVI integration: replace base64 encoded navigation URLs
handle @font-face URLs if skipped by DomDocument (regex)
3.6.0
check for HTML files in config dir
multiple selector notice for Fuse
fix: Double dropdown indicator on Export Log “Rows per page”
remove dns-preconnect on relative path/offline URL
improved DIVI related logging
3.5.9
fix: check for NULL instances on files
fix: avoid replacing filenames that contain the domainname
improved network-related status updates and OPCache responses
added ss_preserve_original_filenames filter (true/false)
3.5.8
added max fetch attempts for problematic URLs
robust file hashing using try-catch blocks
centralized filename and path sanitization
improved handling of Unicode characters in filenames
improved asset discovery and handling
fixed fallback path for local asset fetching
robust file saving with rename success check and fallback
improved Page_Handler to skip unnecessary parameters for assets
improved path-agnostic URL handling for local assets
improved WP Includes crawler to support interactivity API and new emoji scripts
3.5.7
replace URLs in data URI’s
Fetch URLs task using canProcessPages trait
improved path construction for offline/relative paths
introduced ss_uploads_additional_directories filter
ensure body class preservation
strip UTF-8 BOM
add and transfer _redirects and _headers files
improved Elementor thumbnail handling
3.5.6
preserve tags (Elementor)
cleanup admin UI
repaced admin UI components for WP 7.0 preparation
3.5.5
path normalization unified across integrations
fixed checkup for multilingual integration
added support for WP_Query page template pagination
url-encoded post_name handling
(maybe) add slash on initial call (offline path)
3.5.4
updated translation files
markup update for Elementor search widget
accessibility fix: aria labels for generate buttons
improved URL replacements on redirects
fix: Call the correct 404 export method export_404
3.5.3
auto add plugin + theme on change in Enhanced Crawl
updated compatibility DB
streamlined settings (+ removed deprecated ones)
improved error handling for ZIP task
added dedicated class for admin Rest API endpoints
Improved import/export UI and behaviour (on MU sites)
auto-exclude admin-only plugins (+filter) for enhanced crawl
fixed settings UI spacing for WP 6.9 support
improved DIVI theme detection
3.5.2.2
added ss_mime_type_map filter to extend/override manual MIME type map fallback + failsafe handling
added filter to exclude robots.txt and llms.txt from export
3.5.2.1
fail-safe upgrade mechanism (alongside pro)
3.5.2
UI/UX improvements (search/workflow/general)
refactored transfer files locally task (+ added filter to make it extendable)
improved pagination crawler (smarter author pagination)
introduced ss_before_finish_transferring_files_locally filter
improved integration copy
enforced naming convention across crawler and integration directory (class file naming)
updated translation file (including german translation)
improved integrations UX by adding a new requires_reload mechanism
fixed SEOPress XSL file naming
fixed JSON handler for Elementor (animations/menu rendering)
3.5.1.2
abstracted encoding into new helper class
fixed UTF-8 encoding for emojis
fixed check-can-run endpoint (GET not POST)
added MU-related notice (for auto-fixer in pro)
added ss_multisite_get_sites_args to filter subsite selection
fixed exception (PHP 8.3+) for MU class
3.5.1.1
clear temp files + log + DB table on plugin deactivation
avoid decoding inline-JSON (Elementor)
ss_user_capability for admin bar integration
MU: decode special chars before dropdown output
Removed HTML5 auto-fixer (should be a filter)
3.5.1
better HTML 5 markup support for non-closing tags (like )
added ZIPArchive support for larger ZIP exports (>4GB)
MU: sort subsites ASC + added site ID
added Clear Temporary Files button + auto-clear on uninstall + ss_clear_temp_dir_on_wrapup filter
mb_encode_numericentity + mb_convert_encoding for better UTF-8 conversion support
added ss_zip_filename filter to rename ZIP file
added ss_crawlable_plugins and ss_crawlable_themes filter
3.5.0
better UTF-8 and entity handling (content + URLs)
added network-activated plugins to crawler support
added ability to exclude specific plugins + themes in Enhanced Crawl (pro-only)
added support for .avif, .tiff and .heic image files
regex support for Include/Exclude settings
URL-based export cancellation via cancel-export=true parameter
llms.txt support for AIO SEO and Yoast SEO integration
fixed logging loop for Elementor integration
3.4.8
new text handler for replacing URLs in txt files
RankMath: auto replace and copy llms.txt and robots.txt to your static site
Utilities: new reset background queue feature
improved admin bar integration with deeplinks and better performance
Quick link to view your static site from the dashboard
fallback strategy to pick up and export 0 byte files
Admin UI improvements (fixing Chrome notices)
3.4.7.2
reverted avoid error on invalid file path
3.4.7.1
reverted fetch progress count improvements
3.4.7
improved XML sitemap URL replacements
improved invalid file path handling
added dedicated Beaver Builder crawler
improved fetch progress count (runtime)
UI-changes related to multisite environments
blocking accidental overwriting exports on MU sites
3.4.6.1
Fixed DomXPath conversion for strings (RankMath and Yoast SEO)
Added SEO Generator integration placeholder (pro-only integration)
batch processing for Additional URLs and Files (improved memory usage)
3.4.6
DIVI integration + custom crawler
Improved Elementor integration
Custom 404 page selection (instead of theme default)
auto-include llms.txt on crawl
improved third-party-crawler loading
3.4.5.1
small admin UI fix (scheme positioning)
exit early in URL extractor if html_string is empty
3.4.5
improved HTML conversion with non-latin characters
adapted our admin UI to latest React and WP components
updated all core dependencies (JS)
3.4.4.1
better path transformation for file transfer
stream mechanism for Elementor_Crawler
3.4.4
improved URL extraction for URLs in CSS files
stream files for media, plugins and themes
avoid memory issues with large log objects
discover_task only on export
improved local asset handling (include font files)
better URL handling in export log
added jQuery to WP_Includes_Crawler
3.4.3.3
better default handling for Elementor crawling
wait until page loaded before saving (fetcher)
better auto-configuration for Enhanced Crawl
3.4.3.2
dedicated crawler for Elementor
force MIME type for JS files
add comment.js in includes if comments enabled
3.4.3.1
better XML sitemap handling with Enhanced Crawl
easier path handling for XSL stylesheets
merged Elementor + Elementor Pro into single integration
removed Jetpack integration (now handled by Enhanced Crawl)
upgrade handler specifically for Enhanced Crawl
3.4.3
fixed export type selection based on deployment method
added post type selector for Enhanced Crawl
refactored Block_Theme_Crawler to WP_Includes_Crawler making it work for all kinds of themes
refactored Pagination_Crawler to exclude pagination URLs based on parameter (&paged)
single source of truth for fetchting settings + reset via PHP + no defaults stored in JS anymore
improved file handler (copy instead of wp_remote_get request)
better defaults for active_crawlers on new installations
improved environment integration UI
removed auto-switch for export types
3.4.2.1
Smart Crawl -> Enhanced Crawl (thanks WPMUDEV for the copyright claim)
3.4.2
fixed integration loading in admin settings
modified readme to comply with .org trademark violation (…)
3.4.1
improved sanitization for saving crawlers
dedicated function to fetch crawlers to reduce impact on useEffect
improved defaultState to avoid display default options via Settings
3.4.0
introduced Smart Crawl
preserve URL parameters on creating redirect files
removed deprecated plugin scan task
removed download attribute from ZIP download link (playground)
introduced improved export log (search/filter/sort)
3.3.3.5
fixed typo (placehodler vs. placeholder)
better handling for import maps when using offline mode
avoid error if empty DOM returned (Yoast SEO integration)
improved ZIP URL handling with WP_CONTENT_DIR and WP_CONTENT_URL set
use backticks when creating tables to avoid AWS Aurora MySQL
exclude robots.txt from .txt exclusion
added method to delete single record from DB table
preserve URL parameters on export (UTM tags, generic URL parameters, version numbers for JS/CSS)
3.3.3.4
preserve JSON inside attributes (Elementor, Cornerstone and others)
3.3.3.3
adding a hidden delay integration to auto-pause between exports (disabled by default)
refactored UTF-8 handling to properly encode Arabic characters and German Umlauts
added support for conditional comments being extracted without modifying the structure
improved “feed” and “debug” checks inside exclude handler with regex to avoid false-positives
added custom Elementor widget for search
3.3.3.2
preserve custom body classes
3.3.3.1
Ported SEO extensions to use DomXPath
3.3.3
WP HTML API -> DomDocument
DomXPath for Dom interactions
3.3.2
fixed typo in search settings
fixed AIO SEO sitemap parsing
improved srcset extraction
HTMLDOMParser replaced with WP HTML API
improved Basic Auth handling with Ubuntu 24+
no more custom UTF-8 handler – PHP 7.4 requires mbstring anyway
3.3.1.2
fixed multiline save fields (minify)
fixed typo in Rest API options toggle
reworked Update labels
3.3.1.1
clear PHP_AUTH_USER and PHP_AUTH_PW on disabling/clearing basic auth options
improved version output in admin UI
fixed position for pro recommendation (top-right instead of center of the card header)
3.3.1
lower min WP version to 6.2
support for XSL file parsing (crawling, replacing, including)
fixed settings handler (UI glitch in deployment settings)
extracted force_replace_urls into it’s own method
3.3.0
avoid parsing Simply Static config files (JSON parser)
3.2.9
allow parallel batch processing for tasks (opt-in)
3.2.8.3
Elementor: only include bundle files if filter is set
WPML: change loading priority of Basic Auth filter to avoid fatal error
3.2.8.2
Fixed: _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly
floating action buttons
3.2.8.1
avoid replacing URLs in JSON files generated by Simply Static
3.2.8
removed deprecated option labels in WPML config file
latest updates for WPBP package and moved to our own maintained version (fewer dependencies)
data-bg for sections, divs and img tags (match_tags)
WASM fix for download Urls of ZIP files
added support for JSON files in extractor (WP Rest API support on static sites)
added option to include wp-json files in export
WP tested up to 6.8
added tag with href attribute (match_tags)
added uploads directory handler for Elementor integrations
added feature to allow full scans of theme and plugins directory on exports
3.2.7.2
Bring back simply_static_fetch_urls_batch_size filter
Extended img attribute list with “data-srcset” and “data-bg”
added threshold option for Fuse.js
allow subitems in admin bar integration
3.2.7.1
Elementor integration: check for file size before including
added filter to control wp_flush_cache execution
reverted default batch size back to 50
added srcset attributes for video and audio HTML5 tags
added filter for menu position
3.2.7
simplified batch size filtering:https://docs.simplystatic.com/article/135-simplystatictasknamebatchsize
removed unused options from optimization page
removed unused conditions in tasks checkups
fixed exclude filter position to handle feed URLs that aren’t RSS
re-added ss_total_pages filter for total pages count
added post_id checkup for processing calculation
removed duplicated status messages in export log
removed Brizy integration (no longer needed)
3.2.6
clear WP object cache on start + cancel export
simplified and improved transfer_files_locally task
improved logging for transfer_files_locally task
extended UI for AWS updates
sort builds alphabetically in export type UI
3.2.5.4
added option to optionally include feed URLs (default is off)
set generate_404 page to off on default settings
extended Elementor integration to auto-include missing CSS files
3.2.5.3
downgraded WP Background Processing package to 1.3.1 again (issues with ajax)
responsive design for admin UI
improved Basic Auth Handling for different server types (NGINX, Apache, Windows IIS)
fixed automated feed handling on running exports
3.2.5.2
upgraded WP Background Processing package
fixed typo in admin UI
increased interval between batches to 2 seconds (from 1 second)
3.2.5.1
XML sitemap inclusion optional for single exports
fixed _load_textdomain_just_in_time error
3.2.5
added filter to modify log file location
small UI factor to fix weird WP default border styles in admin UI
trait to make tasks skippable
implemented cleanup method that can be extended in tasks
decreased default job interval to 1 second instead of 5
3.2.4.2
small UI changes related to GitHub
improved filter handling to increase batch size
allow tasks to define their own batch size
3.2.4.1
fixed dbDelta migration for new JSON column
3.2.4
automatically create the local directory if it doesn’t exist
Limit Basic Auth to URLs that pass is_local_url() check
WordPress 6.7 compatibility
3.2.3
removed processing_pages_message method
added the ability to include files without a file extension (_headers, _redirects..)
added UI to reset database table
included diagnostics check for no-index setting
included diagnostics check for Basic Auth without proper configuration in settings
tweak to avoid duplicate notes in export log
renamed Simply Static (Admin Bar) to Admin Bar (Core)
renamed Environments to Environment (Core)
simplified http_request_args filter implementation
added notice to upgrade both (pro and free) because of removing deprecated methods
3.2.2
officially deprecated delete_transients method
3.2.1
improved file handling on local transfer task
refactored transient handling for task handling
renamed delete_transients to delete_total_pages for consistency
3.2.0
improved URL replacement in Offline Mode
automated temporary file path handling
SQLite support for potential Playground support
removed dynamic htaccess for debug log handling
added version number in default settings in upgrade handler
enhanced integrations implementation to allow deactivated integrations by default
improved wording around SFTP integration
improved default values for excludes
3.1.9
simplified process_pages class abstraction
fixed stripping quotes on HTML extraction
added security.md file to repo for updates via CLI
use TEXT instead of JSON in our DB table for SQLite (Playground) support
added default value for per_page parameter
removed deprecated SimplyCDN integration
fixed path resolving for /feed/ URLs
restricted redirects includes to full or update exports
set a recognizable User Agent for wp_remote_get requests
avoid checking against NULL for content_type (PHP 8.3 support)
3.1.8.1
turn off notifications on MU network settings
improved MU subsite checkups
3.1.8
several admin UI improvements
added tutorial videos for all major features
added a new DB column to store JSON data (for future features)
improved and fixed transient handling and expiration
added support for redirects with Redirection, Yoast and RankMath
auto-replace URLs in schema.org JSON-LD data from Yoast and RankMath
fixed typos in admin UI
removed SSL check from diagnostics (no longer needed)
added test deploy function
remove deprecated basic_auth_digest function
extended match_tags list for SVGs and other tags
more failsafe parsing with innerhtmlKeep instead of innerText (crawler)
3.1.7.4
fixed PHP notice related to server_cron setting
fixed basic auth validation in admin area
3.1.7.3
added new integration settings page
added admin bar as integration + toggle to enable/disable it
improved performance for diagnostics check (caching)
removed unused http_request_args filter
MU network page UI fixes
added quick links to plugins page
added option to whitelist plugins in diagnostics
restructed “Misc” settings and renamed to “Debug”
added option to use server-side cron job
adapted Jetpack integration to new integration class
3.1.7.2
added Jetpack integration
removed DO integration admin UI code
added progress bar to admin bar
Diagnostics sub menu page + notification center
removed can_wp_make_requests_to_itself() check
fixed PHP notices for PHP 8.3 compatibility
simplified log file output for certain deployment options
composer dependencies updated
3.1.7.1
improved hash validation for record storage in DB
smaller UI improvements
auto-generate index.html for feed URLs
3.1.7
Official PHP 8.2 and 8.3 support + fixes for various PHP notices
fixed saving multiline settings savings process
improved default settings on first installation + reset
extended the match_tags list for better XML support
improved URL handling when creating 404 pages
automated 404 page handling for various deployment options
added cache detection solution as part of diagnostics
added incompatible plugin detection as part of diagnostics
added notification logic if tests in diagnostics fail
improved XML sitemap handling in all SEO integrations
auto-include robots.txt file if exists
3.1.6.3
no more filesize limits on wp_remote_get()
removed empty settings page on network admin
improved various descriptions + added links to the documentation
added filter to set conditions before clearing local directory
avoid clearing special characters from Basic Auth credentials
auto-cancel export if Basic Auth is set and credentials don’t match
improved default settings handling
extended plugin compatibility list up to 100 (from 30)
unified 404 page option for CDN exports
3.1.6.2
new filter for extended DOM manipulation
fixed typos for optimization settings
exclude builds and single exports from clear directory
3.1.6.1
modified default parameters for ss_remote_args filter (file size based on uploads limit)
3.1.6
new multisite integration (network, import/export subsites)
improved 404 page handling
improved secure debug log handling
plugin compatibility database integration
admin UI improvements (labels, helper texts..)
updated translation files
improved version output in admin UI
3.1.5
refactored additional settings
introduced setting for origin URL
removed unused helper methods
improved requests to itself check in diagnostics
improved sanitization for multiline fields
load textdomain in init hook instead of plugins_loaded
NPM packages updated to latest releases
3.1.4
added log for replacing 404 pages
fix for 404 page in local directory exports
clear log before running new export to avoid big file sizes
extended ss_remote_args filter with async requests + max file size per request
improved sanitization for import/export settings
added filter for local URL check
improved secure log handling (dynamic filename + .htaccess rule)
3.1.3
JS dependencies updated
refactored filter implementation for tasks
added check for empty strings in excludes
removed unused blog_id check
changed location of debug log to uploads dir
check for Rest API in diagnostics
increased PHP version for diagnostics >= 8.0
whitelist Freemius API calls if Basic Auth enabled
3.1.2
WordPress 6.4 compatibility
Improved clearing logs
improved capability filter
3.1.1
improved admin UI descriptions in general settings
added support for 404 pages
added error message to WP_Error when archive dir cannot be created
added add_status_message method to Simply_Static\Options for WP CLI handling
3.1.0
fix for scheme/host when resetting settings
enhanced integration setups (GitHub objects)
fixed example for relative path setups in settings
3.0.9
PHP 8.2 support improved
wp_parse_url instead of just parse_url for fetching URLs
enhanced default options
increased min WP version
3.0.8
SimplyCDN auto include files
min WP version increased to 6.2
improved wording for progress in export log
improved Basic Auth handling
improved absolute URL replacement
Elementor integration: prevent replacing non strings in HTML
3.0.7
SimplyCDN setting now in React Admin UI
filter for capabilities in Rest routes
SimplyCDN improvements for webhook handling
3.0.6
removed type hints in Rest API abstraction for PHP 7.4 support
make sure we only trigger maybe_wp_die() if there is an error on export
3.0.5
fixed incompatibility with EWWW image optimizer
3.0.4
simplified url_exclude upgrade on update
disable browser autocomplete on basic auth settings
added additional notice with button in settings panel if all auto-migration fails
3.0.3
specific version check for migration handler
fixed schema option updates
3.0.2
fixed iterator for “clear_local_directory” option
reworked “force_replace_urls” to the new options patterns (boolean)
3.0.1
prevent error on merge excludes if not an array
bust object cache after migration
3.0
new admin UI for settings
new admin UI for diagnostics
new admin UI for generate
ported ajax requests to Rest API for better performance and maintainability
improved diagnostics with better (and more meaningful) error messages
conditional settings for certain setups
improved support for Windows Azure (path conversion)
auto-migration from old settings + manuall trigger
import and export settings via JSON
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