{"id":3944,"date":"2026-08-11T14:48:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T13:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.4uhosting.co.uk\/articles\/knowledgebase\/fix-mixed-content-errors-in-wordpress\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T14:00:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T13:00:23","slug":"fix-mixed-content-errors-in-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"kb_article","link":"https:\/\/www.4uhosting.co.uk\/articles\/knowledgebase\/fix-mixed-content-errors-in-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"Fix Mixed Content Errors in WordPress"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mixed content happens when a WordPress page loads over HTTPS but some images, scripts, stylesheets or other files still load over HTTP.<\/p>\n

This can cause browser security warnings or stop parts of the page from loading correctly.<\/p>\n

Before you start, make sure the domain has a valid SSL certificate.<\/p>\n

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  1. Log in to your WordPress admin area.<\/li>\n
  2. Go to Settings<\/strong> > General<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
  3. Check the WordPress Address<\/strong> and Site Address<\/strong> fields.<\/li>\n
  4. Make sure both addresses start with https:\/\/<\/code>.<\/li>\n
  5. Save the changes if you had to update either address.<\/li>\n
  6. Clear any WordPress, theme, plugin or server cache.<\/li>\n
  7. Check the site again in a private browser window.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    If the warning is still showing, old HTTP links may still be stored in the WordPress database.<\/p>\n

    You can usually fix this with a reputable SSL or search-and-replace plugin. Plugins such as Really Simple Security can help with SSL and mixed content, while search-and-replace plugins can update old http:\/\/<\/code> links stored in posts, pages and settings.<\/p>\n

    If you use a search-and-replace plugin, take a backup first. Search for the old HTTP version of your domain and replace it with the HTTPS version.<\/p>\n

    Example:<\/p>\n

    http:\/\/example.test<\/code><\/p>\n

    Replace with:<\/p>\n

    https:\/\/example.test<\/code><\/p>\n

    Use your real domain name rather than example.test<\/code>.<\/p>\n

    If the mixed content warning remains, open the browser developer tools and check the Console tab. This can show which file is still loading over HTTP.<\/p>\n

    The remaining issue may come from a theme, plugin, page builder, embedded script or external service. If you are unsure, open a support ticket and include the page URL where the warning appears.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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