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Flexible SSL for CloudFlare vs WP htaccess Optimize (beta) (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Flexible SSL for CloudFlare

Flexible SSL for CloudFlare

4.8(51)

100K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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WP htaccess Optimize (beta)

WP htaccess Optimize (beta)

5(2)

90 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP htaccess Optimize (beta) has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) while Flexible SSL for CloudFlare leads in active installations (100K+ vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Flexible SSL for CloudFlare has accumulated 1.2M+ total downloads while WP htaccess Optimize (beta) has 4.5K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Flexible SSL for CloudFlare
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WP htaccess Optimize (beta)5/5
Total Reviews
51Flexible SSL for CloudFlare
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WP htaccess Optimize (beta)2
Active Installs
100K+Flexible SSL for CloudFlare
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WP htaccess Optimize (beta)90
Total Downloads
1.2M+Flexible SSL for CloudFlare
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WP htaccess Optimize (beta)4.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AFlexible SSL for CloudFlare
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)N/A
Last Updated
3 months agoFlexible SSL for CloudFlare
◄
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)7 years ago
First Released
2014Flexible SSL for CloudFlare
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)2018
Age
12 yearsFlexible SSL for CloudFlare
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)8 years
WP Requires
3.2.0+Flexible SSL for CloudFlare
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)3.7+
PHP Requires
5.2+Flexible SSL for CloudFlare
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)false+
Business Model
FreeFlexible SSL for CloudFlare
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)Free
Latest Version
1.3.1Flexible SSL for CloudFlare
WP htaccess Optimize (beta)0.1.4

Rating Breakdown

Flexible SSL for CloudFlare

4.8/5(51 reviews)
5
92%
4
4%
3
0%
2
0%
1
4%

WP htaccess Optimize (beta)

5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Flexible SSL for CloudFlare Reviews

by chufamily

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

by rudsonalex

thanks!!

eu instalei meu wordpress pelo aapanel e esse plugin resolveu, obrigado!!

by cwrksr

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

WP htaccess Optimize (beta) Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flexible SSL for CloudFlare or WP htaccess Optimize (beta) more popular?
Flexible SSL for CloudFlare has 100K+ active installations while WP htaccess Optimize (beta) has 90. Flexible SSL for CloudFlare is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Flexible SSL for CloudFlare or WP htaccess Optimize (beta)?
Flexible SSL for CloudFlare has a 4.8/5 rating from 51 reviews, while WP htaccess Optimize (beta) has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Flexible SSL for CloudFlare and WP htaccess Optimize (beta) free?
Flexible SSL for CloudFlare is free and WP htaccess Optimize (beta) is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Flexible SSL for CloudFlare or WP htaccess Optimize (beta)?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Flexible SSL for CloudFlare was last updated 3 months ago and WP htaccess Optimize (beta) was last updated 7 years ago.

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