Force non-SSL
Redirects all HTTPS traffic to HTTP, except for specific exceptions. You might want to do this to minimize the number of times users would see an error if you don’t have a valid SSL certificate setup, or if you want to…
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Force non-SSL shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Force non-SSL stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| http | >100 |
| https | >100 |
| ssl | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Force non-SSL
From the official readme · v0.4Description
Redirects all HTTPS traffic to HTTP, except for specific exceptions. You might want to do this to minimize the number of times users would see an error if you don’t have a valid SSL certificate setup, or if you want to make sure that the delay SSL adds is only experienced when necessary.
Installation
- Upload the ‘force-non-ssl’ directory to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Go to the General Settings page and add any pages you want to leave HTTPS. See the FAQ for details.
Changelog
Removes a potential security vulnerability by escaping output.
0.4
- Escaping output for improved security
0.3
- Stores settings inside WordPress admin panel, so you no longer have to edit the raw PHP source file.
- Lots of back-end changes to use modern plugin standards.
0.2
- Stores an array of multiple pages, instead of just one
- Looser slug comparision, so that it matches trailing slashes and substrings
0.1
- Initial release
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FAQ
Force non-SSL: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is Force non-SSL free?
Yes. Force non-SSL is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Force non-SSL safe to use in 2026?
Force non-SSL shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Force non-SSL?
Force non-SSL is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,968 times since it launched in September 2010. It was downloaded 52 times in the last 30 days.
Does Force non-SSL work with WordPress 7.1?
Force non-SSL is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Force non-SSL last updated?
The latest version, 0.4, was released on December 5, 2013 (13 years ago).
Who makes Force non-SSL?
Force non-SSL is developed and maintained by Ian Dunn.
What are the best alternatives to Force non-SSL?
The most popular alternatives to Force non-SSL are Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs), Cache-Control (1K+ installs) and WP Cron HTTP Auth (1K+ installs).
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