Head-to-head · October 2026
Distan vs NextSite Exporter
NextSite Exporter comes out ahead, winning 2 of 3 head-to-head checks against Distan.
Distan
Distan turns WordPress into a build environment for static HTML deliverables. You author in WordPress, then…
NextSite Exporter
NextSite Exporter turns your public WordPress pages into a downloadable static HTML project, with local…
| Metric | Distan | NextSite Exporter |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 291 | 84 |
| Download trend | -45.7% | 0% |
| Rating | — | — |
| Reviews | 0 | 0 |
| Health score | 64/100 | 64/100 |
| Last updated | 3 weeks ago | 3 days ago |
| Tested up to | WP 7.1.2 | WP 7.1.2 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 8.0+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Jul 2026 | Sep 2026 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
DistanNextSite Exporter
Choose Distan if…
You care most about downloads (30 days).
- Actively developed — last update 3 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Choose NextSite Exporter if…
You care most about download trend and last updated.
- Actively developed — last update 3 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Both compete in: static export
FAQ
Distan vs NextSite Exporter: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 4, 2026
Which is better, Distan or NextSite Exporter?
NextSite Exporter comes out ahead, winning 2 of 3 head-to-head checks against Distan. Choose Distan if you care most about downloads (30 days). Choose NextSite Exporter if you care most about download trend and last updated.
Is Distan more popular than NextSite Exporter?
Distan is the more popular of the two with <10 active installs, compared with <10 for NextSite Exporter.
Can I use Distan and NextSite Exporter together?
Both plugins cover static export, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are Distan and NextSite Exporter free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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