# HTTPS for WordPress

> HTTPS for WordPress has 30+ active installs and 190 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** HTTPS for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**This plugin will make sure that all elements on a page are SSL if the page is being accessed via HTTPS. For this to happen you must have used correct programming practices and use siteurl, wpurl, url etc where all the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 14,089
- **Downloads (30 days):** 190 (+3.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** .2
- **Last updated:** Jun 3, 2008
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.5
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.1.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** blackc2004 (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/blackc2004/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/https-for-wordpress/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [encrypted](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/encrypted/) | #2 | 5 |
| [http](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/http/) | #18 | 40 |
| [https](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/https/) | #36 | 64 |
| [ssl](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ssl/) | #42 | 85 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| encrypted | >100 | 1,605 |
| http | >100 | 10,000 |
| https | >100 | 10,000 |
| ssl | >100 | 2,002 |

## Version adoption

- .2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Secure DB Connection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-db-connection/) | 100+ | 5/5 (3) | Jul 8, 2018 | 32/100 |
| 3 | [XQ Secure Form](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/xq-secure-form/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 5, 2022 | 30/100 |
| 4 | [Haychdev Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/haychdev-forms/) | <10 | — | Jul 21, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 5 | [Wiwi Forms – Form Builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wiwi-forms/) | <10 | — | Sep 16, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is HTTPS for WordPress free?
Yes. HTTPS for WordPress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is HTTPS for WordPress safe to use in 2026?
HTTPS for WordPress shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HTTPS for WordPress?
HTTPS for WordPress is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,089 times since it launched in May 2008. It was downloaded 190 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HTTPS for WordPress work with WordPress 7.1?
HTTPS for WordPress is officially tested up to WordPress 2.5, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was HTTPS for WordPress last updated?
The latest version, .2, was released on June 3, 2008 (18 years ago).

### Who makes HTTPS for WordPress?
HTTPS for WordPress is developed and maintained by blackc2004.

### What are the best alternatives to HTTPS for WordPress?
The most popular alternatives to HTTPS for WordPress are Secure DB Connection (100+ installs), XQ Secure Form (10+ installs) and Haychdev Forms (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/https-for-wordpress/ · Generated 2026-09-26 18:38 UTC by PageForge