HTTPS Thumbnails
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…
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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.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.0 (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 Thumbnails stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| https | >100 |
| ssl | >100 |
| thumbnails | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About HTTPS Thumbnails
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
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 telling you that the page contains items that have been delivered insecurely.
Installation
Just activate the plugin and you’re good to go.
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FAQ
HTTPS Thumbnails: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
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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