# Https Switcher

> Https Switcher has 50+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews and 54 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Https Switcher shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**This very simple plugin aims at avoiding mixed content when using https for wordpress sites.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 11,587
- **Downloads (30 days):** 54 (+42.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.3
- **Last updated:** Oct 2, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** janiko (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/janiko/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/https-switcher/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [http](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/http/) | #14 | 40 |
| [https](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/https/) | #30 | 64 |
| [mixed content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mixed-content/) | #10 | 19 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| http | >100 | 10,000 |
| https | >100 | 10,000 |
| mixed content | >100 | 810 |

## Version adoption

- 0.3: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Mailgun for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mailgun/) | 80K+ | 3.8/5 (49) | Sep 25, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [Cache-Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cache-control/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (6) | Aug 30, 2019 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [WP Cron HTTP Auth](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cron-http-auth/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (17) | Aug 9, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [404 Simple Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/404-simple-redirect/) | 900+ | 5/5 (3) | Nov 28, 2017 | 34/100 |
| 5 | [WP HTTP Compression](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-http-compression/) | 400+ | 2.3/5 (8) | Jul 11, 2012 | 28/100 |
| 6 | [osTicket Connector](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/scand-osticket-connector/) | 300+ | 5/5 (4) | Oct 18, 2024 | 36/100 |
| 7 | [WP Serverless Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-serverless-forms/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | May 25, 2020 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/eelv-redirection/) | 100+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 29, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 9 | ["SEO-HEADERS-Easy" Protocol HTTP 1.1](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/seo-http-headers-easy/) | 100+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Dec 10, 2015 | 31/100 |
| 10 | [Mavis HTTPS to HTTP Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mavis-https-to-http-redirect/) | 100+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Aug 23, 2020 | 34/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Https Switcher safe to use in 2026?
Https Switcher shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Https Switcher?
Https Switcher is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,587 times since it launched in May 2015. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Https Switcher work with WordPress 7.1?
Https Switcher is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Https Switcher last updated?
The latest version, 0.3, was released on October 2, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Https Switcher?
Https Switcher is developed and maintained by janiko.

### What are the best alternatives to Https Switcher?
The most popular alternatives to Https Switcher are Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs), Cache-Control (1K+ installs) and WP Cron HTTP Auth (1K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/https-switcher/ · Generated 2026-09-26 17:54 UTC by PageForge