Convert WordPress to Static HTML
Export your public WordPress pages and posts into a portable ZIP you can upload to ordinary static hosting.
What the WordPress to HTML plugin does
The plugin visits the public front end of your website from inside WordPress, saves the generated HTML, downloads same-domain images, stylesheets and scripts referenced by each page, rewrites links, and creates one ZIP file. Your original WordPress site remains unchanged.
How to convert a WordPress site to HTML
In WordPress, open Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin and select the downloaded ZIP.
Activate it, then open Tools → Convert to HTML. Review the compatibility check and create an export.
Download and extract it, then upload the contents to your static host's public web folder.
What works in a static export?
| Website feature | Static export | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Pages, posts and menus | Yes | Public front-end output is saved as HTML. |
| Images, CSS and JavaScript | Usually | Same-domain assets referenced in page markup are downloaded. |
| Affiliate links and display ads | Usually | External scripts and links remain connected to their providers. |
| Contact forms | Needs replacement | Use a hosted form endpoint or form service. |
| WordPress search and comments | No | These require PHP and a database. |
| Login, membership, cart and checkout | No | Keep WordPress or use an appropriate external platform. |
Who should use this exporter?
It is a practical starting point when you want to move a simple WordPress blog, landing page, affiliate website, portfolio or business brochure to lightweight HTML hosting. It can also create a browsable snapshot before a redesign.
Before replacing your live site
Test the exported copy on a temporary URL. Click every navigation link, inspect images and styles, and test mobile layouts. Keep a complete WordPress backup until the static version has been verified. Large sites or pages that load assets only after complex user interaction may need a more advanced crawler.
Frequently asked questions
Does the plugin delete or replace WordPress?
No. It reads the public front end and creates a separate ZIP. It does not delete posts, pages, themes or plugins.
Can I host the exported site on Hostinger?
Yes, if your plan accepts ordinary HTML files. Extract the export and upload its contents to the domain's public web directory.
Will WooCommerce work after conversion?
No. Product pages can be saved visually, but cart, account and checkout functions require server-side software.
Is this the same as converting one WordPress page to HTML?
The plugin exports the homepage and published public content up to the limit you choose. For a single article's markup, use the regular Text to HTML or HTML tools instead.