HTTPS Everywhere

Encrypt the web! HTTPS Everywhere is a Firefox extension to protect your communications by enabling HTTPS encryption automatically on sites that are known to support it, even when you type URLs or follow links that omit the https: prefix.

HTTPS Everywhere - Encrypt the Web!

HTTPS Everywhere is a Firefox extension to protect your communications by enabling HTTPS encryption automatically on sites that support it.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 603,913
Rating: 4.66
(2,317)
Version: 2021.7.13 (Last updated: 2021-07-14)
Creation date: 2010-09-16
Weekly download count: 5,990
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • webNavigation
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • tabs
  • cookies
  • storage
  • *://*/*
  • ftp://*/*
Size: 1.75M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

HTTPS Everywhere (v2022.5.24)
1,656,162 4.46 (4,278)
Not available on Android
HTTPS Everywhere (v2022.5.24)
273,620 4.80 (121)

User reviews

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

HTTPS Everywhere 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 HTTPS Everywhere. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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