Force User SSL
v1.0by Martin Teley · updated 9 years ago
This plugin forces logged in users to use SSL.
- Rank
- #63,331
- Down6,758 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.7K
- 1,730 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Force User SSL at a glance
Force User SSL is a WordPress plugin by Martin Teley with fewer than 10 active installs, the #63,331 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Jul 13, 2017, more than 9 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.8.34. Among the 7 plugins tagged “force ssl”, it ranks #7. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Force User SSL |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4 · +300.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
Rank over time
#63,331 · up 9,247 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #63,331 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #56,573 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #62,450 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #49,925 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #58,195 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #66,247 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #61,096 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #71,962 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #72,578 |
Growth %
Average +14.87% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +40.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +150.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +100.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 4.8.33 → 4.8.34
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6.0
- Tested up to
- 4.8.34
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 13, 2017
- Last updated
- Jul 13, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Force User SSL
How many websites use Force User SSL?
Force User SSL is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #63,331 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Force User SSL been downloaded?
1,730 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Force User SSL last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jul 13, 2017 (9 years ago).
Is Force User SSL compatible with the latest WordPress?
Force User SSL’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.8.34, 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 User SSL still maintained?
Its last release was 9 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Force User SSL have?
No one has reviewed Force User SSL on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Force User SSL?
The plugins most like Force User SSL, by the tags they share, are Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) (100K+), WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect (80K+) and Really Simple Security (3M+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.7K |
| Author | Martin Teley |
| First released | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.6.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 13, 2017 |
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