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Chrome to Turn HTTPS on by Default for Public Sites

Starting October 2026, when Chrome 154 is projected to arrive, the ‘Always Use Secure Connections’ setting will be on by ...
How-To Geek on MSN

Google Is Readying a Big HTTPS Change for Chrome

Now, Google Chrome is gearing up to take the next step: warning people when they try to visit non-secure websites. Google ...
ExtremeTech on MSN

Chrome to Make HTTPS-Only Browsing Default Starting Next Fall

Starting in October 2026, Google Chrome version 154 is set to have “Always Use Secure Connections” turned on by default. This ...

Google Chrome to warn users before opening insecure HTTP sites

Google announced today that the Chrome web browser will ask for permission by default before connecting to public, insecure HTTP websites, beginning with Chrome 154 i026.

Chrome To Warn Users Before Loading HTTP Sites Starting Next Year

Google Chrome will enable "Always Use Secure Connections" by default in October 2026, warning users before accessing public ...

Chrome is about to show even more safety warnings

Google first announced the secure connections option for Chrome in 2021, which users could opt into to see a warning before ...

Chrome will finally make secure URLs the default—in a year

Websites still serve their pages via vulnerable redirects. Google has now set a deadline to disallow that happening ...
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Google Chrome will switch to HTTPS by default and alert users about unencrypted visits

Google is changing its default Chrome settings to always try an HTTPS-encrypted connection first. Users will see warnings ...
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Chrome making Always Use Secure Connections default next year

From April next year, Chrome will turn its Always Use Secure Connections for public sites on for all users by default.

Say goodbye to unsafe websites as Chrome makes key decision in your favor

Google Chrome will enable HTTPS-first browsing by default in 2026, warning users before visiting insecure public sites.