Force Protocol-less Links
v1.1.1by David Garcia · updated 8 years ago
This plugin modify the protocol of all links by its protocol-less counterparts.
- Rank
- #65,584
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.6K
- 1,602 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Force Protocol-less Links at a glance
Force Protocol-less Links is a WordPress plugin by David Garcia with fewer than 10 active installs, the #65,584 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.1 came out on Mar 4, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 45 plugins tagged “http”, it ranks #34. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats34 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Force Protocol-less Links |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4 · +33.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
Rank over time
#65,584 · up 4,010 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #65,584 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #59,456 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #66,441 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #71,224 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #49,764 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #68,436 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #60,404 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #69,983 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #69,594 |
Growth %
Average +2.24% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +33.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -71.43% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +133.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -40.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +150.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -33.33% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +100%
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 12, 2017
- Last updated
- Mar 4, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Force Protocol-less Links
How many websites use Force Protocol-less Links?
Force Protocol-less Links is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #65,584 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Force Protocol-less Links been downloaded?
1,602 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Force Protocol-less Links last updated?
Version 1.1.1 came out on Mar 4, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Force Protocol-less Links compatible with the latest WordPress?
Force Protocol-less Links’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Protocol-less Links still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Force Protocol-less Links have?
No one has reviewed Force Protocol-less Links on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Force Protocol-less Links?
The plugins most like Force Protocol-less Links, by the tags they share, are Force non-SSL (20+), WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect (80K+) and Simple Force SSL (300+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.6K |
| Author | David Garcia |
| First released | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 4, 2018 |
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