Google Chrome to Show Stronger Warnings for Insecure HTTP Sites Starting October 2025

Google is taking another major step toward a safer web experience. Starting October 2025, Google Chrome will begin displaying clearer and more prominent warnings when users access public websites that do not use HTTPS encryption. The move is part of Google’s ongoing effort to make secure browsing the default for everyone.

At present, Chrome only displays a “Your connection is not private” message when a website’s HTTPS configuration is broken or misconfigured. However, this new update goes beyond that — it will alert users whenever they try to open any HTTP (non-HTTPS) website, emphasizing the risks of sharing personal data on unencrypted pages.

Google initially introduced optional warnings for insecure HTTP sites back in 2021, but users had to manually enable them. Over time, the adoption of HTTPS has skyrocketed — according to Google, between 95% and 99% of web traffic now takes place over secure HTTPS connections. This widespread adoption, the company says, “makes it possible to consider stronger mitigations against the remaining insecure HTTP.”

HTTPS, or Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, adds a layer of encryption that prevents malicious actors from intercepting or tampering with the information exchanged between users and websites. Without it, attackers can easily eavesdrop, inject malware, or steal sensitive data such as passwor

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