Smart HTTPS

Automatically changes HTTP protocol to HTTPS, and if loading encounters error, reverts it back to HTTP.

Smart HTTPS: Secure Your Web Browsing Experience

"Smart HTTPS" is a Chrome extension dedicated to providing a safer browsing experience. It does this by automatically converting HTTP protocol to HTTPS for secure webpage loading. In the event of loading errors, it reverts to the original HTTP protocol. Also includes features such as remembering non-HTTPS websites, an ON|OFF switch, and a website whitelist option.

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Extension stats

By: Lynn

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 4.41

(32)

Version: 0.3.3 (Last updated: 2024-04-15)

Creation date: 2020-05-20

Permissions:

storage
webRequest
declarativeNetRequest

Host permissions:

http://*/*
https://*/*

Size: 117.76K

Email: qa*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 6,254 ▲ 61

Other rankings

#1527 in Tools ▲ 2 #2 in smart keyword 21 ▲ 2 #168 in secure keyword 68 ▲ 28

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Smart HTTPS (v0.3.2)

19,627+ 4.36

(259)

Smart HTTPS (v0.3.3)

16,474+ 4.70

(14)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Works as an alternative to HTTPS Everywhere.
Takes up fewer system resources than HTTPS Everywhere.
Automatically tries to connect to HTTPS first, improving security.
Easy to use and install, often forgotten about after installation.

Cons

Lacks alerts or notifications when the extension upgrades HTTP to HTTPS.
Bugs and issues reported, including disappearing rules and functionality failures with multiple tabs.
Recent updates may cause the extension to become corrupt or not work properly.
CSS may not load correctly when HTTPS is enabled, resulting in site loading issues.

Most mentioned

Notifying users when upgrading HTTP to HTTPS is lacking.
Bugs and overall abandonment of the extension.
It works well in terms of memory usage compared to alternatives.

User reviews

Отлично работает расширение

Ihor Nozhenko, 2025-01-16

I liked this as HTTPS Everywhere alternative but if we have enabled HTTPS in browser and added this addon or added this addon but not enabled HTTPS in browser, then there is no alert like HTTPS Everywhere that site is HTTP and will be upgraded by this addon to HTTPS. I wonder it works or not. I use chrome and opera but never seen it work or show itself working. If dev is updating this addon then show us when we are accessing HTTP site that this addon is upgrading it to HTTPS site. Until then it will be 2 stars.

Nocturnal Owl Digitalist, 2022-08-19

latest update is corrupt and fails to enable and work properly

Tom Morris, 2019-04-29

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Smart HTTPS requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Smart HTTPS. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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