Chrome’s Secure Leap: Google’s HTTPS-Only Push for Safer Surfing by 2026!
Brace yourselves for a safer internet! Google Chrome will soon default to ‘Always Use Secure Connections,’ navigating only to HTTPS sites. Starting in 2026, if a site isn’t secure, you’ll get a warning. It’s like having your very own bouncer for web browsing—just without the velvet rope!
Hot Take:
In a plot twist worthy of the most suspenseful thriller, Google Chrome is ditching its open-door policy and setting up a bouncer at the entrance. Starting in 2026, it’s “HTTPS or bust!” for all websites, as Google goes full-on helicopter parent, ensuring you only hang with the ‘secure’ crowd. Just imagine Chrome as your overprotective mom, asking each site if it has good intentions before letting you play. Oh, the drama of digital safety!
Key Points:
- Chrome will default to “Always Use Secure Connections” starting October 2026.
- HTTP sites will require explicit user permission to access.
- More than 95% of websites already use HTTPS; less than 3% triggered warnings in tests.
- Google expects a further decrease in insecure connection warnings.
- Opt-in users get early access to changes in April 2026 with Chrome 147.
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