About this extension
Encrypt the Web! Automatically use HTTPS security on many sites.
Details
HTTPS Everywhere, an extension developed by EFF and Tor Project, automatically switches thousands sites from insecure "http" into secure "https". It will protect you against many forms of surveillance and account hijacking, and some forms of censorship. The DuckDuckGo Smarter Encryption list is publicly available under the Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike 4.0. International license. You can license the list for commercial purposes by contacting:
Frequently Asked Questions
Does HTTPS Everywhere require an account to use?
Core features of HTTPS Everywhere work without sign-in. An account may unlock cloud sync or premium features — check the settings after installing.
Will HTTPS Everywhere slow down my browser?
HTTPS Everywhere is built to be lightweight. With 2.0 million active users it is well-optimised and shouldn't noticeably affect Chrome's performance.
How do I remove HTTPS Everywhere if I change my mind?
Right-click the toolbar icon and choose 'Remove from Chrome', or visit chrome://extensions and click Remove next to HTTPS Everywhere.
Does HTTPS Everywhere work in Incognito mode?
By default extensions are disabled in Incognito. Enable HTTPS Everywhere for Incognito via chrome://extensions → Details → Allow in Incognito.
How many people use HTTPS Everywhere?
HTTPS Everywhere has 2.0 million active users and a 4.5-star rating on the Chrome Web Store.
User Reviews
Absolutely awesome! Saved me many, many times from all sorts of trackers while being in the background and typing a website address incorrectly.
Incredibly intuitive. Set it up in under a minute.
Excellent!!