Static Site Exporter vs Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…
4.5(2)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 2 years ago
View Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 2 reviews) while Static Site Exporter leads in active installations (500 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Static Site Exporter has accumulated 41K+ total downloads while Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Static Site Exporter | Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.5/5 | ► | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 12 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 500 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 41K+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2022 | |
| Age | 12 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.1 | 1.3.0 |
Rating
3.5/5Static Site Exporter
►Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…4.5/5
Total Reviews
12Static Site Exporter
◄Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…2
Active Installs
500Static Site Exporter
◄Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…10
Total Downloads
41K+Static Site Exporter
◄Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AStatic Site Exporter
Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…N/A
Last Updated
1 month agoStatic Site Exporter
◄Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…2 years ago
First Released
2014Static Site Exporter
Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…2022
Age
12 yearsStatic Site Exporter
Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…4 years
WP Requires
4.4+Static Site Exporter
Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…5.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+Static Site Exporter
Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…7.4+
Business Model
FreeStatic Site Exporter
Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…Free
Latest Version
3.1.1Static Site Exporter
Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…1.3.0
Rating Breakdown
Static Site Exporter
3.5/5(12 reviews)
5
50%
4
8%
3
8%
2
8%
1
25%
Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…
4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Static Site Exporter or Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… more popular?
Static Site Exporter has 500 active installations while Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… has 10. Static Site Exporter is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Static Site Exporter or Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…?
Static Site Exporter has a 3.5/5 rating from 12 reviews, while Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Static Site Exporter and Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… free?
Static Site Exporter is free and Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Static Site Exporter or Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for…?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Static Site Exporter was last updated 1 month ago and Theme YAML – Use YAML instead JSON for… was last updated 2 years ago.
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