Simple Force SSL
Simple Force SSL ensures your site is served securely over HTTPS by redirecting all traffic from HTTP to HTTPS. This plugin uses a 301 redirect for optimal SEO performance. Features: Automatically redirects all non-secure traffic to the HTTPS version of your website. Simple on/off toggle available i
Simple Force SSL ensures your site is served securely over HTTPS by redirecting all traffic from HTTP to HTTPS. This plugin uses a 301 redirect for optimal SEO performance.
Features:
- Automatically redirects all non-secure traffic to the HTTPS version of your website.
- Simple on/off toggle available in the settings page under Tools > Simple Force SSL .
- Lightweight and efficient, with minimal impact on performance.
- Works reliably behind reverse proxies, Cloudflare, and load balancers.
- Full support for WordPress root and subdirectory installations.
- Built-in safe enable check to prevent accidental admin lockout.
This plugin is ideal for websites with an SSL certificate installed and looking to enforce HTTPS for better security and user trust.
License
This plugin is open-source software licensed under the GPLv2 or later .
A closer look.
- 01Upload the simple-force-ssl folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory, or install the plugin directly through the WordPress plugins screen.
- 02Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- 03(Optional) Navigate to Tools > Simple Force SSL to toggle the redirection on or off.
Frequently asked questions.
Do I need an SSL certificate installed to use this plugin?
Yes, this plugin assumes you already have an SSL certificate installed on your server. If you do not have an SSL certificate, contact your hosting provider to set one up.
