WP Static Cache
WP Static Cache is designed to make your WordPress site much faster and more responsive. This plugin will automatically generate real html files for all pages when they are loaded for the first time, and automatically…
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WP Static Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Static Cache stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cache | >100 |
| caching | >100 |
| performance | >100 |
| static cache | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Static Cache
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
WP Static Cache is designed to make your WordPress site much faster and more responsive. This plugin will automatically generate real html files for all pages when they are loaded for the first time, and automatically renew the html files period.
Key features:
1, Set up filters to skip some directories to generate html file.
2, Caching file management.( delete a caching file )
Uninstall WP static cache
Almost all you have to do is deactivate the plugin on the plugins page.
Installation
- Upload to your plugins folder, usually wp-content/plugins/ and unzip the file, it will create a wp-content/plugins/wp-static-cache/ directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
- Use the Menu -> ‘wp static cache’ screen to configure the plugin
Manual installation
- Download the plugin and extract its contents.
- Upload the
wp-static-cachefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the WP Static Cache plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
Changelog
1.1
- Added support for delete all caching files.
1.0
- First version.
Screenshots
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FAQ
WP Static Cache: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is WP Static Cache free?
Yes. WP Static Cache is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Static Cache safe to use in 2026?
WP Static Cache shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Static Cache?
WP Static Cache is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,812 times since it launched in November 2016. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Static Cache work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Static Cache is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Static Cache last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on November 2, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes WP Static Cache?
WP Static Cache is developed and maintained by blode.
What are the best alternatives to WP Static Cache?
The most popular alternatives to WP Static Cache are WP Super Cache (1M+ installs), WP Fastest Cache (1M+ installs) and WP-Optimize (1M+ installs).
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