# HTTPS Thumbnails

> HTTPS Thumbnails has 50+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 81 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** HTTPS Thumbnails shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**A simple plugin that sets the protocol of a thumbnails source to match the protocol that is currently being used to display a page. This is helpful if you’ve recently implemented https on your site and your browser is…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 3,740
- **Downloads (30 days):** 81 (+24.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 11, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Marty Kokes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mkokes/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/https-thumbnails/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [https](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/https/) | #31 | 64 |
| [ssl](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ssl/) | #36 | 85 |
| [thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/thumbnails/) | #53 | 126 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| https | >100 | 10,000 |
| ssl | >100 | 2,002 |
| thumbnails | >100 | 4,061 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Really Simple Security – Simple and Performant Security (formerly Really Simple SSL)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/really-simple-ssl/) | 3M+ | 4.9/5 (8,865) | Sep 15, 2026 | 97/100 |
| 2 | [Hostinger Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hostinger/) | 3M+ | 3.5/5 (40) | Sep 22, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 3 | [SSL Insecure Content Fixer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ssl-insecure-content-fixer/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (221) | Sep 6, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/https-redirection/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (71) | Aug 17, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 5 | [WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-force-ssl/) | 80K+ | 4.7/5 (179) | Aug 16, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 6 | [WP Encryption – One Click SSL / HTTPS & Free SSL Certificate, HTTPS Redirect, Security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-letsencrypt-ssl/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (1,144) | Sep 10, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 7 | [One Click SSL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/one-click-ssl/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (139) | Jun 19, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 8 | [SSL Mixed Content Fix](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/http-https-remover/) | 8K+ | 4.1/5 (34) | Jul 17, 2024 | 42/100 |
| 9 | [Simple Header Footer HTML](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-header-footer-html/) | 4K+ | 4.7/5 (9) | Aug 6, 2020 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [Security Headers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/security-headers/) | 3K+ | 5/5 (8) | Feb 26, 2019 | 40/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is HTTPS Thumbnails safe to use in 2026?
HTTPS Thumbnails shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use HTTPS Thumbnails?
HTTPS Thumbnails is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,740 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 81 times in the last 30 days.

### Does HTTPS Thumbnails work with WordPress 7.1?
HTTPS Thumbnails is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was HTTPS Thumbnails last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on March 11, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes HTTPS Thumbnails?
HTTPS Thumbnails is developed and maintained by Marty Kokes.

### What are the best alternatives to HTTPS Thumbnails?
The most popular alternatives to HTTPS Thumbnails are Really Simple Security (3M+ installs), Hostinger Tools (3M+ installs) and SSL Insecure Content Fixer (100K+ installs).


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