Simple HTTPS Redirect
The plugin forcibly redirects your website to https protocol, keep your website safe and fix the mixed content problems.
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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.
- Small user base (800+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
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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 Simple HTTPS Redirect stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| force | >100 |
| https | #36 |
| redirect | >100 |
| ssl | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 2 reviews
About Simple HTTPS Redirect
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
The plugin forcibly redirects your website to https protocol, keep your website safe and fix the mixed content problems.
Key Features
- Your entire website SSL in one click
- Force HTTPS Protocol
- Automatic fix mixed content by redirects all links to HTTPS protocol.
- A simple lightweight plugin
Installation
Install Simple HTTPS Redirect just as you would any other WP Plugin:
- Download Simple HTTPS Redirect from WordPress.org.
- Unzip the .zip file.
- Upload the Plugin folder (Simple-https-redirect/) to the wp-content/plugins folder.
- Go to Plugins Admin Panel and find the newly uploaded plugin, “Simple HTTPS Redirect” in the list.
- Click Activate Plugin to activate it.
- Go to WordPress Admin > Settings > Simple https redirect.
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FAQ
Simple HTTPS Redirect: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
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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