WordPress plugin comparison
MainWP Child vs Simply Static
At a glance
- MainWP Child has more active installs: 700K+, against 30K+ for Simply Static.
- On a typical day, MainWP Child is downloaded about 33,195 times, Simply Static about 1,702.
- MainWP Child is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 71 reviews, against 4.5 from 195 reviews.
- Simply Static was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Nov 3, 2026 for MainWP Child.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MainWP Child has been around longer: since 2013, against 2015 for Simply Static.
Line by line
MainWP Child leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  MainWP Child |  Simply Static |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #86 | #917 |
| Active installs | 700K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.5M | 67.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(71) | 4.5(195) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.94 | ×1.38 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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