HTTPS force
A fix for mixed content on secure sites, as all links and references to local content are converted to HTTPS. Can redirect all requests for HTTP to HTTPS.
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HTTPS force shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 7 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.1 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where HTTPS force stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| force | >100 |
| https | >100 |
| mixed content | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About HTTPS force
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
A fix for mixed content on secure sites, as all links and references to local content are converted to HTTPS.
Can redirect all requests for HTTP to HTTPS.
Also works for the administration area!
Main Features
- Makes every Plugin compatible with https
- Fixes Google Fonts issues
- Can redirect to secure (https) site
Example
Without Plugin:
“http://domain.com/script1.js”
“https://domain.com/script2.js”
With Plugin:
“https://domain.com/script1.js”
“https://domain.com/script2.js”
Note
The Plugin does not force https on external links. This might be added later, but this plugin cannot determine if the remote site can handle HTTPS requests or not..
Other Cache Plugin:
Please purge/clear cache for the changes to take effect!
More
Installation
- Upload
https-forcefolder to your/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin from Admin > Plugins menu
- Go to Admin > Settings > General
- Enable replacing insecure elements and/or redirect to secure site
Changelog
1.1.0 (18/01/19)
- Added settings to WordPress general tab, to enable replacing insecure elements and/or redirecting
- In doing so, minimum required version is now WP 2.7.0
- Important for those updating: Default value for both settings is DISABLED. You need to enable in Admin > Settings > General
1.0.3 (17/01/19)
- Tested and confirmed compatible with WP 5.0.3
- Added check if requested page is an administrative interface page for certain pattern
1.0.2 (17/07/18)
- Tested and confirmed compatible with WP 4.9.7
1.0.1 (16/01/18)
- Tested and confirmed compatible with WP 4.9.1
1.0.0 (17/07/17)
- Initial release
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FAQ
HTTPS force: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is HTTPS force free?
Yes. HTTPS force is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is HTTPS force safe to use in 2026?
HTTPS force shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use HTTPS force?
HTTPS force is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,064 times since it launched in July 2017. It was downloaded 72 times in the last 30 days.
Does HTTPS force work with WordPress 7.1?
HTTPS force is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was HTTPS force last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on February 24, 2019 (8 years ago).
Who makes HTTPS force?
HTTPS force is developed and maintained by sitzz.
What are the best alternatives to HTTPS force?
The most popular alternatives to HTTPS force are Force Regenerate Thumbnails (200K+ installs), WPForce Logout (8K+ installs) and Force First and Last Name a… (2K+ installs).
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