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Possibly abandoned Tested up to 5.9.18 #8 in callback

Simply Static Callback

WordPress plugin that works with Simply Static plugin (required). It sends a callback to URI when Simply Static plugin generation is over

Active installs20+10+ tier
Downloads · 30d185▲ +22.5% vs prev. 30d
Rating—0 reviews
Health score24/100At risk
All-time downloads8.7KSince Feb 2022
Support resolved—No recent threads
RequiresWP 5.4PHP 7.4+
Downloads · 7d48▲ +14.3% week over week
Our verdict

Consider an alternative

Simply Static Callback shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

  • Small user base (20+ active installs)
  • Very few reviews so far
  • No update in 4 years
  • Only tested up to WordPress 5.9 (latest is 7.1)

How does it stack up?

Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support

Daily downloads

3710Jul 5Aug 18Oct 2
Yesterday5
Daily average (1y)4
Peak day14Sep 14, 2026
Last 12 months1.6K

Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.

Rankings

Where Simply Static Callback stands today

WordPress.org search rankings

Live position in the plugin search, top 100
KeywordPositionCompeting pluginsCategory
callback >100 2,647 Best callback plugins →
simply static >100 663 Best simply static plugins →

Version adoption

Share of active sites per release.

  • 1.0100.0%

About Simply Static Callback

From the official readme · v1.0.0

Description

WordPress plugin that works with Simply Static plugin (required).
It sends a callback to URI when Simply Static plugin generation is over

Author word

Developed by Arthur Bouchard (www.arthurbouchard.com) for YesWeHack (www.yeswehack.com)
2022

Installation

  1. Download, install and active Simply Static (simply-static) plugin.
  2. Upload simply-static-callback to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  3. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  4. Go to Simply Static > Settings. A “Callback” settings tab is visible.

Frequently asked questions

What does Simply Static Callback do?

Simply Static Callback will make an API call to endpoint of your choice at the end of Simply Static generation. You can choose to use HTTP headers to protect your server from being called by any user. You can choose wich information should be added in the body of the API call (name of the generated ZIP or name of the generated folder).

Why I need Simply Static plugin too?

Simply Static Callback works with Simply Static, it adds more feature with more options to the base plugin. It cannot be used alone.

Why plugin does not activate?

You should activate Simply Static, before trying activate Simply Static Callback.

Changelog

Nothing relevant

1.0.2

  • Fix infinite loop on call error

1.0.1

  • Fix callback enabled option

1.0.0

  • Add callback options
  • Add callback task

Full changelog on WordPress.org →

Screenshots

Settings
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2 Bitrix24 Bitrix24 This free Bitrix24 widget lets you insert live chat, call back request and various web… by bitrix24 600+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 3 (6) 10 years ago 31
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4 ZVI CallBack widget ZVI CallBack widget This plugin makes a simple widget for callback on your website. by zava75 100+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 4 (4) 1 year ago 32
5 Novocall – Callback Widget Novocall – Callback Widget Novocall is a powerful callback widget that helps increase your web conversion by prompting… by novocall 70+ ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 7 years ago 25
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7 CallBack Widget for WordPress CallBack Widget for WordPress The conversion of the site and landing pages up to 50%. Integrate CallBack widget by… by wpcraft 20+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 5 (2) 11 years ago 31
8 Callback widget Pozvonim Callback widget Pozvonim Виджет обратного звонка Pozvonim - позволяет повысить конверсию сайта by wpcraft 20+ ★★★★★★★★★★ 4 (2) 11 years ago 28
10 LeadCallers Widget LeadCallers Widget Add the LeadCaller communication widget to your WordPress site with one click. by bjornleadcaller 20+ ★★★★★★★★★★ No reviews 7 months ago 39
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FAQ

Simply Static Callback: quick answers

Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.

Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026

Is Simply Static Callback free?

Yes. Simply Static Callback is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

Is Simply Static Callback safe to use in 2026?

Simply Static Callback shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

How many websites use Simply Static Callback?

Simply Static Callback is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,686 times since it launched in February 2022. It was downloaded 185 times in the last 30 days.

Does Simply Static Callback work with WordPress 7.1?

Simply Static Callback is officially tested up to WordPress 5.9.18, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

What PHP version does Simply Static Callback need?

Simply Static Callback requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

When was Simply Static Callback last updated?

The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on February 23, 2022 (5 years ago).

Who makes Simply Static Callback?

Simply Static Callback is developed and maintained by Arthur.

What are the best alternatives to Simply Static Callback?

The most popular alternatives to Simply Static Callback are CallPage – Callback Widget (1K+ installs), Bitrix24 (600+ installs) and LeadBack (400+ installs).

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