Simple HTTPS
Simple HTTPS automatically detects if your website run properly over HTTPS and fix your website accordingly without any extra useless line of code. Your website will move to SSL within few clicks. This plugin also allow…
Use with caution
Simple HTTPS works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (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 Simple HTTPS stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| https | #19 |
| redirect | >100 |
| ssl | >100 |
| ssl fix | #36 |
| tls | #42 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Simple HTTPS
From the official readme · v2.2.6Description
Simple HTTPS automatically detects if your website run properly over HTTPS and fix your website accordingly without any extra useless line of code. Your website will move to SSL within few clicks. This plugin also allow you to enable HTTP Strict Transport Security for your website.
License
Good news, this plugin is free for everyone! Since it’s released under the GPL, you can use it free of charge on your personal or commercial site.
Installation
- Upload “simple-https” folder to the “/wp-content/plugins/” directory.
- Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Click the “Simple HTTPS” link located under your “Settings” section to configure the plugin options.
Changelog
2.2.6 (2025-04-25)
- Code revision and optimization
2.2.5 (2024-03-23)
- Code revision and optimization
2.2.4 (2024-03-23)
- Code revision and optimization
2.2.3 (2023-09-08)
- Code revision and optimization
2.2.2 (2023-09-06)
- Code revision and optimization
2.2.1 (2023-04-29)
- Code revision and optimization
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FAQ
Simple HTTPS: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 26, 2026
Is Simple HTTPS free?
Yes. Simple HTTPS is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Simple HTTPS safe to use in 2026?
Simple HTTPS works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Simple HTTPS?
Simple HTTPS is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 10,363 times since it launched in November 2022. It was downloaded 246 times in the last 30 days.
Does Simple HTTPS work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple HTTPS 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 last updated?
The latest version, 2.2.6, was released on April 26, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes Simple HTTPS?
Simple HTTPS is developed and maintained by neoslab.
What are the best alternatives to Simple HTTPS?
The most popular alternatives to Simple HTTPS are Really Simple Security (3M+ installs), Hostinger Tools (3M+ installs) and SSL Insecure Content Fixer (100K+ installs).
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