Flexible SSL for CloudFlare
v1.3.1by Paul · updated 10 months ago
Fix For Redirect Loops on WordPress with CloudFlare's Flexible/Universal SSL.
- Rank
- #392
- No change0 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 130,000
- 100K+ reported · Low
- Total downloads
- 1.2M
- 1,197,123 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 51 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Flexible SSL for CloudFlare at a glance
Flexible SSL for CloudFlare is a WordPress plugin by Paul with 100K+ active installs, the #392 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 107 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 51 reviews. Version 1.3.1 came out on Dec 23, 2025 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “Flexible SSL”. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats2K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Flexible SSL for CloudFlare |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 113 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 109 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 124 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 90 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 126 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 236 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 148 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 116 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 104 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 58 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 72 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 107 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 100 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 99 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 92 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 134,167 · -0.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 134,167 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 134,044 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 133,729 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 133,923 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 133,610 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 133,414 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 133,414 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 134,044 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 134,044 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 134,359 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 134,359 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 134,565 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 134,549 |
Rank over time
#392 · down 5 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #392 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #392 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #393 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #393 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #393 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #394 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #394 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #394 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #393 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #393 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #392 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #392 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #392 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #392 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #387 |
Growth %
Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.07% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.23% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.15% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.47% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.01% |
Active installs band
100K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 100K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #392 → #393
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.399%
- Other1.0%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★51 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.1
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 5.2
- First released
- Oct 7, 2014
- Last updated
- Dec 23, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Flexible SSL for CloudFlare
How many websites use Flexible SSL for CloudFlare?
Flexible SSL for CloudFlare is active on 100K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #392 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Flexible SSL for CloudFlare been downloaded?
1,197,123 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 107 times. See download stats
When was Flexible SSL for CloudFlare last updated?
Version 1.3.1 came out on Dec 23, 2025 (10 months ago). See every release
Is Flexible SSL for CloudFlare compatible with the latest WordPress?
Flexible SSL for CloudFlare’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Flexible SSL for CloudFlare have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Flexible SSL for CloudFlare. See its security record
Is Flexible SSL for CloudFlare still maintained?
Its last release was 10 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Flexible SSL for CloudFlare have?
4.8 out of 5 from 51 reviews on WordPress.org. 92% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Flexible SSL for CloudFlare?
The plugins most like Flexible SSL for CloudFlare, by the tags they share, are Cloudflare SSL by Weslink (2K+), Cloudflare (200K+) and Flex SSL (40+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
51 reviews
- 5 stars: 47 reviews, 92%
- 4 stars: 2 reviews, 4%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 4%
- Positive
- 96%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 4%1–2★
- About 16 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 19 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 130,000 |
| Reported installs | 100K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 51 |
| Total downloads | 1.2M |
| Author | Paul |
| First released | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Version | 1.3.1 |
| Requires WP | 3.2.0 |
| Requires PHP | 5.2 |
| Last updated | Dec 23, 2025 |
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