Google announced that starting from October 2026, the browser Chrome will introduce a new feature called "Always Use Secure Connections". This means that users will receive warnings when attempting to access sites that do not support HTTPS.
Currently, Chrome already alerts users about HTTPS issues, but this change will extend warnings to resources that operate solely on HTTP.
According to Google, between 95% and 99% of all connections are now made via HTTPS, allowing for enhanced protection against insecure HTTP connections. The company notes that the majority of unsecured sites are private resources, which find it harder to obtain certification.
Before the global rollout of this feature, Google plans to conduct testing in April 2026 among users with the Enhanced Safe Browsing feature enabled. If users do not wish to see the new warnings, they will have the option to disable "Always Use Secure Connections" in the settings.
