HTTPS by default
One year from now, with the release of Chrome 154 in October 2026, we will change the default settings of Chrome to enable “Always Use Secure Connections”. This means Chrome will ask for the user's permission before the first access to any public site without HTTPS. The “Always Use Secure Connections” setting warns users before accessing a site without HTTPS Chrome Security's mission is to make it safe to click...
What happened
One year from now, with the release of Chrome 154 in October 2026, we will change the default settings of Chrome to enable “Always Use Secure Connections”. This means Chrome will ask for the user's permission before the first access to any public site without HTTPS. The “Always Use Secure Connections” setting warns users before accessing a site without HTTPS Chrome Security's mission is to make it safe to click...
Why it matters
The launch may affect adoption and competitive positioning for Security; usage evidence is the next signal to watch.
Affected entities
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1 reports · 1 original report · 1 independent
- Google Security BlogPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%HTTPS by default ↗
Claims
- HTTPS by default Observed
Conflicts
No material conflict detected in the available evidence.
Timeline
- First reported
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