Enhances online security by automatically converting HTTP to HTTPS on supported sites
Enhances online security by automatically converting HTTP to HTTPS on supported sites
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Program license Free
Developer EFF
Version 2017.4.5
Vote
(2 votes)
Developer
EFF
Program license
Free
Version
2017.4.5
Pros
- Automatically upgrades hundreds of thousands of sites to HTTPS
- Protects user data from eavesdropping and tampering
- Easy to use, minimal configuration required
- Low system resource impact
- Developed and maintained by trusted privacy organizations
Cons
- Does not provide complete privacy or anonymity
- Occasional incompatibility with sites lacking full HTTPS support
- Does not block ads or trackers
Automatically upgrade websites to HTTPS for safer Chrome browsing.
Improved Security for Your Chrome Experience
HTTPS Everywhere for Chrome is a powerful extension designed to improve online privacy and security by automatically ensuring websites use the encrypted HTTPS protocol whenever possible. Developed by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) and the Tor Project, this tool is built on a foundation of trusted expertise in internet safety and privacy protection.
How HTTPS Everywhere Works
Instead of manually checking whether a website has a secure HTTPS version, HTTPS Everywhere intervenes and redirects users to the safer version of the site if available. This protects sensitive data, such as passwords and financial information, from being intercepted on insecure connections. The extension manages a comprehensive list of rulesets, which are frequently updated to account for new sites moving to HTTPS.
Key Features and Customization Options
The extension operates in the background, automatically redirecting traffic with minimal user interaction. A toolbar icon provides instant feedback, showing whether a site is being upgraded, and allows for quick disabling or enabling of the extension for specific sites if compatibility issues arise. Advanced users can customize rulesets or temporarily turn off HTTPS enforcement for websites that are not properly supported.
Lightweight and Efficient
With a small footprint, HTTPS Everywhere does not noticeably impact Chrome’s performance. Its installation is straightforward, making it suitable for users at all levels of technical experience. The extension supports more than 50 languages, catering to an international audience.
Enhanced Privacy, with Limitations
While HTTPS Everywhere significantly improves user privacy by reducing opportunities for third-party surveillance and data interception, it is not a comprehensive privacy solution. It focuses solely on encrypting connections and does not block trackers, ads, or provide anonymity. Some websites may not support HTTPS fully, resulting in broken layouts or limited functionality, but the option exists to revert to HTTP on those sites if needed.
Pros
- Automatically upgrades hundreds of thousands of sites to HTTPS
- Protects user data from eavesdropping and tampering
- Easy to use, minimal configuration required
- Low system resource impact
- Developed and maintained by trusted privacy organizations
Cons
- Does not provide complete privacy or anonymity
- Occasional incompatibility with sites lacking full HTTPS support
- Does not block ads or trackers
