Verve SSL
10+ active installs · Rated 4.0/5 · Updated June 21, 2019
A plugin that forces HTTPS for the WordPress login page and admin area, then switches back to plain HTTP after logging out. While logged in, the whole session stays on HTTPS and insecure content is updated automatically, using PHP only with no configuration file changes. It suits sites with a certificate that only want encrypted logins. The plugin is free, though it has not been updated since 2019.
Pros
- Forces HTTPS for login and admin with no configuration
- Rewrites insecure links for logged-in users
- Single file with no settings or database tables
Cons
- Last tested with WordPress 5.2.2 and not updated since 2019
- Requires a working SSL certificate on the site
- Sends a Location header on anonymous page loads (nohttps)
Topics: Security plugins , SSL plugins
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