WP Encryption — WordPress Redirect Plugin
WP Encryption – One Click SSL / HTTPS & Free SSL Certificate, HTTPS Redirect, Security
by WP Encryption HTTPS · WordPress.org page · Website
WP Encryption has 50,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 3,482,720 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 28, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
WP Encryption at a glance
Is WP Encryption well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Automatic domain verification
- Automatic SSL certificate installation
- Automatic SSL renewal (Auto renews SSL certificate 30 days prior to expiry date)
- Wildcard SSL support – Install Wildcard SSL certificate for your primary domain that covers ALL sub-domains. Automatic DNS based domain verification for…
- Multisite + Mapped domains support – Supports SSL installation for mapped domains
- Advanced security headers & SSL monitoring
- Top notch one to one priority support – Live Chat, Email, Premium Support Forum
- SSL installation help for non-cPanel sites
- Login security via passkeys (powered by WebAuthn) – No passwords. No brute force. Log in with passkeys protected by your browser or password manager — fast…
- Automated daily vulnerability scanning & reporting
- Automated daily malware & integrity scan
- Instant notification for threats & security issues
WP Encryption reviews and ratings
1,143 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
1,143 reviews
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Great
Wonderful plugin
eshortstudios -
Easy to setup
Very easy to setup. DNS challenge is extremely easy
seasonwonder -
So Simple, So Easy
Its good one for free SSL sites.
venkidesigner -
Such a great resource
WP Encryption is a highly effective plugin for securing your WordPress website. It simplifies the often-daunting process of installing an SSL certificate and standardising your site's traffic to HTTPS. It is Such a great resource! For interim or long term SSL solutions.
maslerdanch -
Really Breezy Quick Easy. Thanks!
What can I say, "Thanks for saving my time and yours!"
everdun2 -
Work great no hassle
This ssl plugin has worked well right out of activation and actually worked better than 2 other plugins I tried. Thanks!
chiflow
Where WP Encryption ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that WP Encryption appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Security Plugins | #34 in search, not tagged | #62 | – |
| Best Redirect Plugins | #33 in search, not tagged | #62 | – |
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Details
Lifetime SSL solution - Free SSL certificate & HTTPS redirect, fix insecure site / SSL errors, Security headers, Login Security & Passkey.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- force https
- free ssl
- https
- https redirect
- ssl
More from WP Encryption HTTPS
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InboxAuth fewer than 10 installs
- Version
- 7.8.7.4
- Last updated
- Aug 28, 2026
- First published
- Nov 4, 2019
- Requires WordPress
- 5.4
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
WP Encryption FAQ
What does WP Encryption do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, WP Encryption offers Automatic domain verification, Automatic SSL certificate installation, Automatic SSL renewal (Auto renews SSL certificate 30 days prior to expiry date), Wildcard SSL support – Install Wildcard SSL certificate for your primary domain that covers ALL sub-domains. Automatic DNS based domain verification for and Multisite + Mapped domains support – Supports SSL installation for mapped domains.
How many active installs does WP Encryption have?
WordPress.org reports 50,000+ active installs for WP Encryption as of September 7, 2026.
Is WP Encryption still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 28, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does WP Encryption have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 1 of 1 recent support threads for WP Encryption are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is WP Encryption free?
WP Encryption is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does WP Encryption rank among Security Plugins?
WP Encryption is #62 in the WordPress.org Security Plugins ranking.