Staatic – Static Site Generator for WordPress
by Team Staatic · Performance
Use WordPress as your CMS, then publish a fast, lower-exposure static version of your site.
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Health
A 86/100
no flags
Active installs
3K+
≈3K estimated
Momentum
+32%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “performance”, “security” and “seo” for “site generator”, “static html” and “cms”. “performance” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “site generator” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “security” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “static html” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “seo” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “cms” sits at #22 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
86 health vs 69 average across 1,808 Performance plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →3.6%
of downloads still active
At least 3K of 84.1K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Performance plugin keeps 1.4%, across 1,103 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Performance plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 10 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 4 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.4★ over 21 reviews, smoothed to 4.19★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
58
Momentum
Gaining ground
+1.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
55%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+1.5
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| exposure | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| static site generator | #2 | #4 | 0 |
| static site | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| site generator | #5 | #7 | up 1 |
| static your tag | #7 | #11 | down 1 |
| static html | #11 | #16 | down 1 |
| cms | #22 | #15 | down 3 |
| static cache | #23 | #17 | down 1 |
| static page | #16 | #18 | up 4 |
| performance your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| security your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| seo your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| speed your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
52 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 9 listed. 43 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 4 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “performance”, “security” and “seo” for “site generator”, “static html” and “cms”. “performance” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “site generator” sits at #5 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “security” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “static html” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “seo” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “cms” sits at #22 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 6 Oct 2022 · 1,487 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 5.3K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
10
releases in the last 12 months
4d ago
latest release · v1.15.0 · 28 Oct 2026
64
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “3K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 8 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just over 3K.
At the current install trend, crossing 4K+ in roughly 269 days.
Install history since 2 Oct 2022
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Bike Gremlin7mo ago
On one site it work, on other it doesn’t.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mikeatbds9mo ago
I tried a few other Static Site Generators, but this one seemed to work the best for me. And many thanks to the support team for their help ironing out a few issues we did have.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ parismolver9mo ago
This is 5/5 and then some! I tried simply static and it would take 3 times longer, provide no status on progress, and worst of all, it wouldn’t export all the posts or pages. I tried other generators and they either wouldn’t output the custom post type which is part of my theme, or simply wouldn’t work like WP2static. I spent about 10 hours trying to get this export working. I made minimal changes with this plugin to the settings, when things didn’t work the first time I could see what wasn’t working (404’s in my site) just by reading the logs, correcting it, and then uploading the 2nd run through to my host.This was also much faster, the only feature I would like to see would be page caching so that it doesn’t have to rescan because when i need to do small edits on pages without no new pages made, i would like to skip this step as it takes about 10 minutes for my site.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ theskuj1.0y ago
I tried this plugin because it has S3 functionality. Unfortunately hours of troubleshooting with both ChatGPT and Deepseek did not result in a single working export of my basic website. The URLs were broken 100% of the time, ignoring the critical settings specified. This topic was modified 9 months ago by theskuj.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ giampiero2.0y ago
This plugin is awesome. The seamless integration with Netlify, GitHub and S3 is really what makes it superior to plugins in the same category.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ hatisenang2.1y ago
I’ve been trying to convert my sites to static HTML for a while now and after trying many different plugins and other techniques. I have to say, this is the best and easiest way to convert a WordPress site to static HTML.I love that this plugin is being actively maintained so here are is a feature suggestion I think would make Staatic even better: Incremental pushes to GitHub.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ zachurbanbird2.4y ago
The plugin is effective and the support is perfect.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Ben2.4y ago
I’ve been using the Staatic plugin for a while now, and I have to say, it’s awesome! If you’re working with WordPress and looking for a way to speed up your site, this plugin is a game-changer. Setting it up was super easy. The plugin fits right into WordPress without any fuss. The interface is user-friendly, and the documentation is clear, so I had it up and running in no time. What really stands out is how much faster my websites load now. By turning everything into static HTML, Staatic has made my sites lightning-fast. Visitors get a much better experience, and my SEO rankings have improved too. Plus, my server isn’t bogged down anymore, which is great during high traffic times. Staatic is also really flexible. Whether you’re dealing with a small blog or a big, complex site, it handles everything smoothly. I love the customization options that let me tweak how the static site is generated to fit each project perfectly. The integration with deployment platforms like Netlify is fantastic. It saves me a ton of time because everything is automated. My sites stay updated with the latest changes from WordPress without me having to lift a finger. And let’s talk about support – the Staatic team is amazing. Anytime I’ve had a question or needed help, they’ve been quick to respond and super helpful. They keep rolling out updates and new features, which shows they’re dedicated to making the plugin even better. Overall, if you want to boost your WordPress site’s performance and security, Staatic is a must-have. It’s powerful, easy to use, and delivers great results. Highly recommend!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.12.5 Release date: July 10th, 2026. Bug Fixes Fixes fatal errors when saving additional URLs or additional redirects containing malformed or incomplete entries. Fixes a fatal error when force-canceling a no longer existing pu 1.12.5
- — Version 1.12.4 Release date: May 26th, 2026. Bug Fixes Fixes the publication resources Download button failing with an expired link error. 1.12.4
- — Version 1.12.3 Release date: May 26th, 2026. Bug Fixes Fixes partial publications incorrectly deleting canonical page output when slash and non-slash URL variants are merged. Fixes SFTP deployments ignoring the configured port and alwa 1.12.3
- — Version 1.12.2 Release date: April 14th, 2026. Bug Fixes Fixes fatal errors in capability migrations when expected WordPress roles are unavailable. 1.12.2
- — Version 1.12.1 Release date: January 12th, 2026. Bug Fixes Fixes debug mode issue in API factory. 1.12.1
- — Version 1.12.0 Release date: September 12th, 2025. Features Adds staatic_should_transform_url filter for independent URL transformation control. Bug Fixes Fixes SVG data URL fragment references being incorrectly extracted. Fixes Html5D 1.12.0
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 3 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
5 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Use WordPress as your CMS, then publish a fast, lower-exposure static version of your site."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 7 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 7 of 7 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("for teams"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WPML, WP-CLI, Multisite, Amazon S3.
- ! Headings and lists 1 heading and 1 list; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,215 characters of description.
- ! Tags match the text Only 2 of 5 tags appear in the text ("security", "seo", "speed" missing).
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-10-24 2K+ → 3K+ up after 33 days in tier
- 2026-09-21 3K+ → 2K+ down after 57 days in tier
- 2026-07-26 2K+ → 3K+ up after 353 days in tier
- 2025-08-07 1K+ → 2K+ up after 741 days in tier
- 2023-07-28 900+ → 1K+ up after 16 days in tier
- 2023-07-12 800+ → 900+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2023-07-11 700+ → 800+ up after 20 days in tier
- 2023-06-21 600+ → 700+ up after 13 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Cloudflare 200K+ installs · 3.5★ · 2 shared tags B -
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10Web Booster – Website speed optimization, Cache & Page Speed optimizer 60K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A
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