Chrome’s Secure Leap: HTTPS or Bust by 2026!
Chrome is tightening its security belt, aiming to make HTTPS connections the norm. Starting in October 2026, Chrome 154 will auto-enable the Always Use Secure Connections feature. This means Chrome will prefer HTTPS and ask for confirmation before visiting any non-secure public site. It’s Google’s way of saying, “No HTTPS? No entry!”
Hot Take:
Chrome is doing its best impersonation of a helicopter parent, making sure you don’t talk to any shady websites without wearing your HTTPS helmet. By 2026, if your favorite website doesn’t have that “S” at the end, expect Chrome to give you the stink eye and ask if you really want to hang out with such questionable company. Better start seeing other, more secure websites now, or your browser might just ground you.
Key Points:
- Google Chrome aims for a default secure connection with the “Always Use Secure Connections” feature by 2026.
- Chrome will prefer HTTPS connections and request user confirmation on insecure sites.
- Insecure connections remain a threat even with widespread HTTPS usage.
- The rollout involves two phases, starting with Enhanced Safe Browsing users in April 2026.
- Internal sites like local routers and intranets are exempt from the warnings.