Simple HTTPS Redirect
v1.0.0by LightPlugins · updated 2 years ago
The plugin forcibly redirects your website to https protocol, keep your website safe and fix the mixed content problems.
- Rank
- #7,484
- Up13 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 834
- 800+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 12.4K
- 12,416 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple HTTPS Redirect at a glance
Simple HTTPS Redirect is a WordPress plugin by LightPlugins with 800+ active installs, the #7,484 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 7% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.0 came out on Nov 18, 2024, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 28 plugins tagged “force”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats205 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple HTTPS Redirect |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 834 · -1.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 834 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 831 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 836 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 834 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 835 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 836 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 836 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 837 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 837 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 836 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 836 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 844 |
Rank over time
#7,484 · up 5 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,484 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,497 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,470 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,469 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,478 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,472 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,465 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,463 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,464 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,465 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,491 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,491 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,489 |
Growth %
Average -0.10% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.36% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.30% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.95% |
Active installs band
800+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7491 → #7469
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.0
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 10, 2019
- Last updated
- Nov 18, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple HTTPS Redirect
How many websites use Simple HTTPS Redirect?
Simple HTTPS Redirect is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,484 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple HTTPS Redirect been downloaded?
12,416 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was Simple HTTPS Redirect last updated?
Version 1.0.0 came out on Nov 18, 2024 (1 year ago).
Is Simple HTTPS Redirect compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple HTTPS Redirect’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, 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 Simple HTTPS Redirect still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Simple HTTPS Redirect have?
3.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Simple HTTPS Redirect?
The plugins most like Simple HTTPS Redirect, by the tags they share, are Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL) (100K+), WP Force SSL & HTTPS SSL Redirect (80K+) and WP Encryption (50K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 834 |
| Reported installs | 800+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 12.4K |
| Author | LightPlugins |
| First released | Nov 10, 2019 |
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 18, 2024 |
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Easy HTTPS Redirection (SSL)
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The plugin allows an automatic redirection to the "HTTPS" version/URL of the site. Make your site SSL compatible easily.
- Rank
- #368
- Installs
- 100K+
- 4.2

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Enable SSL & HTTPS redirect with 1 click! Add SSL certificate & WP Force SSL to redirect site from HTTP to HTTPS & fix SSL errors.
- Rank
- #511
- Installs
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- 4.7

WP Encryption
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Lifetime SSL solution - Free SSL certificate & HTTPS redirect, force HTTPS, fix insecure site / SSL errors, security headers.
- Rank
- #763
- Installs
- 50K+
- 4.9

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Manage 301 redirects, track 404 errors, and improve your site. No knowledge of Apache or Nginx required.
- Rank
- #21
- Installs
- 2M+
- 4.4

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- Rank
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- Installs
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- 4.7

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