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A guide to using the HTTPS Everywhere extension for Chrome in 2026 is completely obsolete, as the original extension was officially discontinued by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). You no longer need any third-party extensions to force secure connections.

Google Chrome handles this security feature natively. In fact, Google has made “Always Use Secure Connections” the mandatory default setting for all Chrome users.

Here is how secure browsing works natively in Chrome today and how to manage your settings. The Death of the Extension

The Victory Sunset: The ⁠EFF retired HTTPS Everywhere because its mission succeeded—the vast majority of the web transitioned to encryption.

Security Risk: Any versions of the “HTTPS Everywhere” extension remaining on the Chrome Web Store are unauthorized, unmaintained clones that could compromise your privacy.

Native Upgrade: Google Chrome built the exact same logic directly into the browser core. Chrome’s Native HTTPS-First Rules

Google natively handles encryption with a rollout that mandates a fully secure web ecosystem: Electronic Frontier Foundation HTTPS Everywhere – Electronic Frontier Foundation