WP REST API Force SSL
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- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where WP REST API Force SSL stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| api | >100 |
| JSON | >100 |
| rest | >100 |
| rest-api | >100 |
| wp-api | >100 |
Version adoption
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Rating breakdown
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About WP REST API Force SSL
From the official readme · v0.2.0Description
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Note: This plugin requires the WP REST API (WP API) plugin.
For site owners who want the WP REST API served over SSL always and forever.
All HTTP requests to the WP REST API will be 301 redirected to their HTTPS equivalent.
Also, don’t use this plugin unless you have an SSL certificate as your endpoints will break! 🙂
Development of this plugin is done on GitHub. Pull requests welcome. Please see issues reported there before going to the plugin forum.
Changelog
0.2.0 – April 20, 2016
- WP REST API v2 compatibility.
- Indicate support for WordPress 4.5.
Props fjarrett
0.1.1 – December 30, 2014
- Harden security by using
wp_safe_redirect().
Props fjarrett, johnjamesjacoby
0.1.0 – December 30, 2014
- Initial release.
Props fjarrett
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FAQ
WP REST API Force SSL: quick answers
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Is WP REST API Force SSL free?
Yes. WP REST API Force SSL is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP REST API Force SSL safe to use in 2026?
WP REST API Force SSL shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP REST API Force SSL?
WP REST API Force SSL is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,750 times since it launched in December 2014. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP REST API Force SSL work with WordPress 7.1?
WP REST API Force SSL is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP REST API Force SSL last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.0, was released on April 20, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes WP REST API Force SSL?
WP REST API Force SSL is developed and maintained by Frankie Jarrett.
What are the best alternatives to WP REST API Force SSL?
The most popular alternatives to WP REST API Force SSL are WP Consent API (200K+ installs), Disable REST API (80K+ installs) and Mailgun for WordPress (80K+ installs).
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