Flexible SSL for CloudFlare vs Simple HTTPS (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Flexible SSL for CloudFlare
100K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Simple HTTPS has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Flexible SSL for CloudFlare leads in active installations (100K+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. Flexible SSL for CloudFlare has accumulated 1.2M+ total downloads while Simple HTTPS has 9.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Flexible SSL for CloudFlare | Simple HTTPS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 51 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 400 |
| Total Downloads | 1.2M+ | ◄ | 9.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2022 | |
| Age | 12 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.2.0+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.1 | 2.2.6 |
Rating Breakdown
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Flexible SSL for CloudFlare Reviews
Fantastic. Fixed my problem for many many years.
First time I am leaving a wordpress plugin review after my 10+ years experience using wordpress. For some reason, I cannot activate SSL on my own server and cannot use “Full” SSL setting at cloudflar
thanks!!
eu instalei meu wordpress pelo aapanel e esse plugin resolveu, obrigado!!
CRAZY? but it works
I dont really understand the problem, because it should redirect loop the whole time, but it doesnt, only on some parts in backend and some problems with plugins. But anyway, this plugin is the sol
Simple HTTPS Reviews
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