Force non-SSL
v0.4by 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
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.
Downloads over time
Download stats58 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Force non-SSL |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 27 · -12.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 31 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 31 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 31 |
Rank over time
#25,384 · down 313 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily 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
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| 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, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +11.11% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -15.63% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +3.23% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
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
- …
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
Analyze reviewsReview 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 27 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 13K |
| Author | Ian Dunn |
| First released | Sep 25, 2010 |
| Version | 0.4 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 5, 2013 |
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