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Force non-SSL

v0.4

by Ian Dunn · updated 13 years ago

Redirects all HTTPS traffic to HTTP, except for specific exceptions

Rank
#25,384
Down428 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 27
20+ reported · High
Total downloads
13K
13,046 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +33.3% (30d)·Toward 30+ · ETA unknown

Force non-SSL at a glance

Force non-SSL is a WordPress plugin by Ian Dunn with 20+ active installs, the #25,384 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.4 came out on Dec 5, 2013, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 45 plugins tagged “http”, it ranks #20. It was first released in 2010.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

58 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Force non-SSL Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.024Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7
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DateForce non-SSL
Nov 7, 20263
Nov 6, 20264
Nov 5, 20263
Nov 4, 20264
Nov 3, 20264
Nov 2, 20261
Nov 1, 20261
Oct 31, 20262
Oct 30, 20262
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20262
Oct 27, 20262
Oct 26, 20265
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20261
Oct 23, 20262
Oct 22, 20261
Oct 21, 20261
Oct 20, 20260
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20260
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20262
Oct 10, 20263
Oct 9, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 27 · -12.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 11 days across 1 series.26283032Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202627
Nov 7, 202631
Nov 5, 202630
Nov 4, 202626
Nov 3, 202627
Nov 2, 202630
Nov 1, 202630
Oct 31, 202627
Oct 30, 202632
Oct 29, 202631
Oct 28, 202631

Rank over time

#25,384 · down 313 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 7 days across 1 series.#25K#25.2K#25.4KOct 28Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#25,384
Nov 7, 2026#24,956
Nov 6, 2026#25,019
Nov 5, 2026#25,148
Nov 4, 2026#25,435
Nov 2, 2026#25,039
Oct 28, 2026#25,071

Growth %

Average -1.25% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 10 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 29Oct 31Nov 3Nov 5Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026-12.90%
Nov 7, 2026+1.67%
Nov 5, 2026+15.38%
Nov 4, 2026-3.70%
Nov 3, 2026-10.00%
Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 2026+11.11%
Oct 31, 2026-15.63%
Oct 30, 2026+3.23%
Oct 29, 20260.00%

Active installs band

20+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.202530Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202620+
Nov 7, 202630+
Nov 6, 202630+
Nov 5, 202630+
Nov 4, 202620+
Nov 3, 202620+
Nov 2, 202630+
Nov 1, 202630+
Oct 31, 202620+
Oct 30, 202630+
Oct 29, 202630+
Oct 28, 202630+
Oct 27, 202630+

Search rankings

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v0.4100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.4
Requires WordPress
2.7
Tested up to
3.7.41
Requires PHP
–
First released
Sep 25, 2010
Last updated
Dec 5, 2013
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Force non-SSL

How many websites use Force non-SSL?

Force non-SSL is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,384 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Force non-SSL been downloaded?

13,046 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats

When was Force non-SSL last updated?

Version 0.4 came out on Dec 5, 2013 (12 years ago).

Is Force non-SSL compatible with the latest WordPress?

Force non-SSL’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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.

Is Force non-SSL still maintained?

Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Force non-SSL have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Force non-SSL?

The plugins most like Force non-SSL, by the tags they share, are HTTPS for WordPress (30+), Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) (100K+) and SSL Insecure Content Fixer (100K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
100%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
0%1–2★

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Estimated installs≈ 27
Reported installs20+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads13K
AuthorIan Dunn
First releasedSep 25, 2010
Version0.4
Requires WP2.7
Requires PHP–
Last updatedDec 5, 2013

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