Smart HTTPS

This extension automatically changes HTTP web addresses to the secure HTTPS, whenever possible.

Smart HTTPS: Secure browsing with Firefox

'Smart HTTPS' is a Firefox extension that enhances your online security by automatically converting web addresses from HTTP to the secure HTTPS protocol where possible. If a site doesn’t support HTTPS, the add-on remembers it for future reference to speed up your browsing. With Smart HTTPS, your communications are encrypted and safe from eavesdropping. Additionally, the extension features ON-OFF switch and allows whitelisting specific sites.

Add-on stats

Manifest V2
By: ilGur
Daily users: 19,408
-82
Rating: 4.36
(259)
Version: 0.3.2 (Last updated: 2022-07-13)
Version code: 5430932
Creation date: 2017-01-28
Weekly download count: 435
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 119.02K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Smart HTTPS (v0.3.3)
20,000 4.41 (32)
Not available on Android
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. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Less obstructing than HTTPS only
  • Efficient in handling web traffic for multiple sites
Cons
  • Completely trashed PayPal functionality
  • Prevented PayPal objects from loading
  • Slowed down PayPal significantly
Most mentioned
  • Issues with PayPal functionality
User reviews

все отлично
by BraveHeart, 2024-06-03
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Add-on 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 Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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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
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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