Google has announced that starting in October 2026, the "Always use secure connections" feature will be automatically enabled in Chrome for all users. This means that the browser will display warnings when trying to access any site that does not use HTTPS.
Currently, Chrome already alerts users about issues with configured HTTPS, but this change will expand warnings to resources that operate solely through HTTP.
According to Google, between 95 to 99% of connections are now made via HTTPS. This level of adoption allows for enhanced protection against unsafe HTTP connections. Most of the unsecured resources, the company notes, are private sites that find it more challenging to obtain certification.
Before the global rollout of this feature, Google plans to test it in April 2026 among Chrome users who have enabled the Enhanced Safe Browsing feature. If users prefer not to see the new warnings, they will have the option to disable the "Always use secure connections" setting in their preferences.