WP HTTPS Redirect
This plugin helps you redirect HTTP traffic to HTTPS without the need of touching any code.
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WP HTTPS Redirect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP HTTPS Redirect stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| force | >100 |
| https | >100 |
| security | >100 |
| ssl | >100 |
| ssl certificate | >100 |
About WP HTTPS Redirect
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
This plugin helps you redirect HTTP traffic to HTTPS without the need of touching any code.
Notes:
- You need an SSL Certificate in order for this plugin to work.
- You need to add https to the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) parameters under General > Settings. (Required by WordPress itself)
Installation
You need to add https to the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) parameters under General > Settings. (Required by WordPress itself)
- Add https to the WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) parameters under General > Settings. (Required by WordPress itself)
- Install as a regular WordPress plugin.
- Activate the plugin.
- Done.
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FAQ
WP HTTPS Redirect: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 28, 2026
Is WP HTTPS Redirect free?
Yes. WP HTTPS Redirect is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP HTTPS Redirect safe to use in 2026?
WP HTTPS Redirect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP HTTPS Redirect?
WP HTTPS Redirect is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,727 times since it launched in October 2017. It was downloaded 64 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP HTTPS Redirect work with WordPress 7.1?
WP HTTPS Redirect is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP HTTPS Redirect last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on October 31, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes WP HTTPS Redirect?
WP HTTPS Redirect is developed and maintained by ozvacate.
What are the best alternatives to WP HTTPS Redirect?
The most popular alternatives to WP 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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