WordPress plugin comparison
Headless Mode vs Simply Static
At a glance
- Simply Static has more active installs: 30K+, against 2K+ for Headless Mode.
- On a typical day, Simply Static is downloaded about 1,760 times, Headless Mode about 16.
- Headless Mode is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews, against 4.5 from 195 reviews.
- Simply Static was updated more recently: Nov 7, 2026, against Jul 18, 2024 for Headless Mode.
- Simply Static is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.6.11 for Headless Mode.
- Simply Static has been around longer: since 2015, against 2019 for Headless Mode.
Line by line
Simply Static leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Headless Mode |  Simply Static |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,543 | #916 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 360 | 66.1K |
| Rating | 5.0(6) | 4.5(195) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 6.6.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.12 | ×1.38 |
| Last release | 2 years ago | 2 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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