HTTPS for WordPress
v.2by blackc2004 · updated 18 years ago
Check to see if SSL is used. This will update any template functions which require SSL to be used.
- Rank
- #23,653
- Up86 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 35
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14.3K
- 14,336 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
HTTPS for WordPress at a glance
HTTPS for WordPress is a WordPress plugin by blackc2004 with 30+ active installs, the #23,653 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 17% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version .2 came out on Jun 3, 2008, more than 18 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.5. Among the 5 plugins tagged “encrypted”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2008.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats144 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | HTTPS for WordPress |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 35 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 35 |
Rank over time
#23,653 · up 203 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,653 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,739 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #23,891 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,814 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,906 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,848 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,711 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #23,891 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,856 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +2.94% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -2.86% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| 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.
- .2100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- .2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.1.2
- Tested up to
- 2.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- May 6, 2008
- Last updated
- Jun 3, 2008
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about HTTPS for WordPress
How many websites use HTTPS for WordPress?
HTTPS for WordPress is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #23,653 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has HTTPS for WordPress been downloaded?
14,336 times in total since 2008. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was HTTPS for WordPress last updated?
Version .2 came out on Jun 3, 2008 (18 years ago).
Is HTTPS for WordPress compatible with the latest WordPress?
HTTPS for WordPress’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.5, 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 HTTPS for WordPress still maintained?
Its last release was 18 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does HTTPS for WordPress have?
No one has reviewed HTTPS for WordPress on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to HTTPS for WordPress?
The plugins most like HTTPS for WordPress, by the tags they share, are Force non-SSL (20+), Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) (100K+) and SSL Insecure Content Fixer (100K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 35 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 14.3K |
| Author | blackc2004 |
| First released | May 6, 2008 |
| Version | .2 |
| Requires WP | 2.1.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 3, 2008 |
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