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
How do I convert a WordPress website to HTML?
Install the exporter plugin on the WordPress site, scan its public URLs, choose the export options and download the completed static HTML ZIP.
Can I convert an entire WordPress site to static HTML?
The plugin can export ordinary public pages, posts and same-domain assets. Dynamic features such as logins, carts, comments and database searches require replacements.
Will the static website keep working without WordPress?
Public content, navigation, styling and downloaded assets can work independently. PHP, database queries and WordPress-only features do not run on static hosting.
What are portable relative links?
Portable relative links avoid tying internal navigation to the original domain, making the ZIP easier to test on a temporary domain or upload to another folder.
Can contact forms work on the exported site?
A static host needs an external form service. On PHP hosting such as Hostinger, a compatible PHP form processor can be included when configured.
Can I upload the export to Hostinger or GitHub Pages?
Yes. Hostinger can serve static files and PHP when included. GitHub Pages serves static HTML, CSS and JavaScript but does not run PHP or a WordPress database.