Who should use HTTPS by default?

HTTPS by default is a consumer product built for privacy-conscious web browser users.

Is HTTPS by default free?

Yes — HTTPS by default is free to use.

What platforms does HTTPS by default run on?

HTTPS by default runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Is HTTPS by default still active?

Unverified. HTTPS by default has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to HTTPS by default?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Hashrate Lens, SaveAI, and Codex File Drop.

Who makes HTTPS by default?

HTTPS by default is developed by Rob--W.

When did HTTPS by default launch?

HTTPS by default first shipped in 2015.

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HTTPS by default

Name: HTTPS by default
Author: Rob--W

github.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

HTTPS by default is a browser extension for Chrome and Firefox that attempts HTTPS when users enter website addresses in the location bar. It helps users avoid unencrypted HTTP connections during ordinary web navigation.

FreeWebEmbeddablemacOSWindowsLinux

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Overview

4 features

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, HTTPS by default takes a focused approach. It focuses on avoiding insecure HTTP connections when navigating to websites from the browser location bar. HTTPS by default is a consumer product aimed at privacy-conscious web browser users. HTTPS by default costs nothing to use. HTTPS by default is available on the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Rob--W builds and maintains HTTPS by default, and it first shipped in 2015. Key capabilities include HTTPS navigation, location-bar upgrades, and chrome support.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

HTTPS navigation
Location-bar upgrades
Chrome support
Firefox support

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddablemacOSWindowsLinux

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSPrivacy Policy Terms of ServiceFree tierStore-verified publisher

Legal

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed9 Sept · 14:50 UTC
HTTPS by default verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about HTTPS by default

What is HTTPS by default?: HTTPS by default focuses on avoiding insecure HTTP connections when navigating to websites from the browser location bar. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use HTTPS by default?: HTTPS by default is a consumer product built for privacy-conscious web browser users.
Is HTTPS by default free?: Yes — HTTPS by default is free to use.
What platforms does HTTPS by default run on?: HTTPS by default runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Is HTTPS by default still active?: Unverified. HTTPS by default has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to HTTPS by default?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Hashrate Lens, SaveAI, and Codex File Drop.Hashrate Lens SaveAI Codex File Drop
Who makes HTTPS by default?: HTTPS by default is developed by Rob--W.
When did HTTPS by default launch?: HTTPS by default first shipped in 2015.

At a glance

Pricing: Free
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 9 Sept 2026
Built for: privacy-conscious web browser users
Model: B2C
Solves: Avoiding insecure HTTP connections when navigating to websites from the browser location bar.

Registered as

Firefox Add-ons: https-by-default

Developer

Rob--W

Index record

Indexed: 9 Sept 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sept 2026
Last seen: 9 Sept 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: https-by-default-github-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 9 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 9 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 9 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://github.com/Rob--W/https-by-default

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