Https Switcher
This very simple plugin aims at avoiding mixed content when using https for wordpress sites.
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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.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.6 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Https Switcher stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| http | >100 |
| https | >100 |
| mixed content | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 3 reviews
About Https Switcher
From the official readme · v0.3Description
This very simple plugin aims at avoiding mixed content when using https for wordpress sites.
Principle
When you are using HTTPS for browsing, all content resources will point to https. All ‘http’ references will be changed to ‘https’.
On the contrary, if you want HTTP browsing, all references will be changed to ‘http’, which can be useful if you are behind a proxy that filters https.
Installation
Installation complexity is minimal :
- Upload
https-switch.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
That’s all, folks.
Changelog
0.1
- Initial version.
0.2
- Some filters added
0.3
- Remove unwanted spaces
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FAQ
Https Switcher: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
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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