# Simple HTTPS Redirect

> Simple HTTPS Redirect has 800+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews and 164 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Simple HTTPS Redirect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**The plugin forcibly redirects your website to https protocol, keep your website safe and fix the mixed content problems.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 12,105
- **Downloads (30 days):** 164 (+11.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Nov 18, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** LightPlugins (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/lightplugins/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-https-redirect/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [force](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/force/) | #4 | 24 |
| [https](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/https/) | #14 | 64 |
| [redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/redirect/) | #58 | 396 |
| [ssl](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ssl/) | #15 | 85 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| force | >100 | 3,544 |
| https | #36 | 10,000 |
| redirect | >100 | 6,791 |
| ssl | >100 | 2,002 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Force Regenerate Thumbnails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/force-regenerate-thumbnails/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (186) | Feb 17, 2026 | 52/100 |
| 2 | [WPForce Logout – WordPress User Login Logout Management Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-force-logout/) | 8K+ | 4.8/5 (66) | Jun 10, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 3 | [Force First and Last Name as Display Name](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/force-first-last/) | 2K+ | 4.3/5 (18) | Jul 21, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 5 | [WP SSL Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-ssl-redirect/) | 600+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Mar 5, 2025 | 39/100 |
| 6 | [Force Delete Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/force-delete-posts/) | 200+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Sep 21, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Force Update Check for Plugins and Themes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/force-update-check-for-plugins-and-themes/) | 200+ | 5/5 (5) | Aug 12, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 8 | [Media Meta & Force Regenerate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/media-meta/) | 200+ | 5/5 (5) | Feb 9, 2020 | 38/100 |
| 9 | [Enforce Strong Password](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enforce-strong-password/) | 100+ | 4/5 (1) | May 13, 2013 | 29/100 |
| 10 | [Require Post Tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/require-post-tags/) | 30+ | 5/5 (2) | Nov 16, 2017 | 31/100 |
| 11 | [The Force](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-force/) | 20+ | 4/5 (1) | Dec 7, 2016 | 28/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Simple HTTPS Redirect safe to use in 2026?
Simple HTTPS Redirect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple HTTPS Redirect?
Simple HTTPS Redirect is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,105 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 164 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple HTTPS Redirect work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple HTTPS Redirect is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple HTTPS Redirect last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on November 18, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Simple HTTPS Redirect?
Simple HTTPS Redirect is developed and maintained by LightPlugins.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple HTTPS Redirect?
The most popular alternatives to Simple HTTPS Redirect are Force Regenerate Thumbnails (200K+ installs), WPForce Logout (8K+ installs) and Force First and Last Name a… (2K+ installs).


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