HTTPS by default

Name: HTTPS by default
Rating: 5 (9 reviews)
Author: Rob W

By: Rob W

Request websites over secure https by default from the location bar instead of insecure http.

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Features & Capabilities

The HTTPS by Default extension ensures that all websites you visit from your browser's location bar are loaded over a secure HTTPS connection automatically. Typically, browsers load sites using HTTP if no protocol is specified, risking insecure connections. This extension reverses that behavior, making HTTPS the default for all web requests unless explicitly overridden by typing "http://".

Key features include always requesting HTTPS except for localhost, IP addresses, and dotless domains. It also offers an exceptions list for specific sites. The extension enhances your browsing security by minimizing exposure to insecure HTTP, while allowing flexibility when needed. Visit the project page on GitHub for more details and configuration options.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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By:

Rob W

Daily users:

579 -6

Rating:

5.00

(9)

Version:

0.4.6resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5726413

Creation date:

2015-04-25

Risk:

Permissions:

Size:

14.40KB

Email:

ro*****@robwu.nl

URLs:

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Full description:

Source:

Firefox Add-ons Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 4,482 ▼ 3

Other rankings

#23 in defi keyword 34 #82 in default search keyword 39 #117 in location keyword 37 #136 in request keyword 25 ▼ 1

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Chrome-Stats does not own this Firefox add-on. Please use these information below to contact the Firefox add-on developer.

Developed by:

Rob W

Firefox Add-ons Store

https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/https-by-default/

Email:

ro*****@robwu.nl

Website:

https://github.com/Rob--W/https-by-default/issues

User Reviews

Pros

Easy to use
Provides a secure browsing experience
Works as expected

Cons

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Is HTTPS by default Safe?

Risk impact

Risk impact measures the level of extra permissions an extension has access to. A low risk impact extension cannot do much harms, whereas a high risk impact extension can do a lot of damage like stealing your password, bypassing your security settings, and accessing your personal data. High risk impact extensions are not necessarily malicious. However, if they do turn malicious, they can be very harmful.

HTTPS by default 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

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HTTPS by default has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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