Glimbyte SSL Guardian

Complete SSL Security Management for WordPress

Glimbyte SSL Guardian is a comprehensive yet simple SSL management plugin for WordPress. Set up HTTPS security in just 5 minutes and protect your visitors with automatic SSL certificate monitoring, mixed content fixing, and HSTS security headers.

Ideal for:

• WordPress site owners migrating to HTTPS
• Developers managing multiple client sites
• E-commerce stores requiring SSL compliance
• Anyone who wants secure SSL management

Key Features

HTTPS Enforcement

• One-click HTTPS redirect (301/302/307)
• Force HTTPS across entire site
• URL exclusion patterns (for specific pages)
• Proxy/CDN compatible (CloudFlare, AWS, etc.)
• Works with subdirectory installations

Mixed Content Detection & Fix

• Real-time automatic fixing via output buffer
• Comprehensive database scanner (posts, pages, custom post types)
• Detects: images, scripts, stylesheets, iframes, CSS backgrounds
• One-click “Fix All” for database content
• AJAX-based scanning (no timeouts on large sites)
• Choose HTTPS or protocol-relative URLs (//)

SSL Certificate Monitoring

• Displays certificate details (issuer, expiry, validity)
• Visual status indicators (valid/expiring/expired)
• Days remaining countdown
• Automatic 24-hour cache for performance
• Handles connection errors gracefully

Expiry Email Alerts

• Automatic email notifications before expiry
• Configurable thresholds (default: 30, 14, 7 days)
• WP Cron scheduled daily checks
• Test email functionality
• Custom recipient email address

HSTS Security Headers

• Enable/disable HTTP Strict Transport Security
• Configurable max-age (1 month to 2 years)
• includeSubDomains option
• Preload list preparation
• Automatic HTTPS-only delivery

WordPress Multisite Support

• Network admin menu
• Network-wide enforcement option
• Per-site override permissions
• Centralized certificate monitoring

Professional Support System

• Built-in support request form
• Automatic system info collection
• Direct email to Glimbyte support team
• GDPR-compliant consent checkbox

Debug & Logging

• Detailed activity logging
• View recent 100 entries
• Clear all logs
• Export logs as text file
• Disabled by default for performance

Why Choose Glimbyte SSL Guardian?

🎯 Simple Yet Powerful Unlike complex SSL plugins with hundreds of settings, Glimbyte SSL Guardian gives you exactly what you need with a clean, intuitive interface. Most users complete setup in under 5 minutes.

⚡ Performance Optimized

• Transient caching for certificate checks (24 hours)
• Conditional asset loading (only on admin pages)
• No database queries on frontend
• AJAX for long operations
• Minimal memory footprint

🔐 Security First

• WordPress coding standards compliant
• All functions properly prefixed
• Settings API used throughout
• Nonces on all forms
• Capability checks everywhere
• Input sanitization & output escaping
• No eval() or create_function()
• ABSPATH checks in all files

📱 Works Everywhere

• Compatible with all hosting environments
• Works with CloudFlare, AWS CloudFront, other CDNs
• Supports reverse proxies and load balancers
• Subdirectory installation compatible
• Multisite network ready

🌍 Translation Ready

• Text domain: glimbyte-ssl-guardian
• All strings translatable
• Ready for localization

Perfect For These Use Cases

Migrating to HTTPS Moving from HTTP to HTTPS? Glimbyte SSL Guardian handles everything: 1. Enable HTTPS redirect 2. Scan and fix mixed content 3. Enable HSTS 4. Done!

E-commerce Sites WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads, and other e-commerce plugins require SSL. Glimbyte SSL Guardian ensures:

• All pages load securely
• No mixed content warnings
• Certificate never expires (with alerts)
• HSTS for extra security

Client Sites & Agencies Managing SSL for multiple clients? Features you’ll love:

• Quick dashboard overview
• Automatic expiry alerts
• Remote monitoring capability
• Professional support system
• Multisite support

Developers Clean, well-documented code that’s easy to extend:

• WordPress coding standards
• Action and filter hooks
• Modular class structure
• No deprecated functions

What Users Say

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Finally, an SSL plugin that just works!” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Saved me hours of manual work fixing mixed content” ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The certificate monitoring gives me peace of mind”

Support & Documentation

Need Help?

• Use built-in support form: SSL Guardian > Dashboard
• Email: support@glimbyte.ie
• Website: https://glimbyte.ie

Developers

• Documentation: https://glimbyte.ie/glimbyte-ssl-guardian-docs
• Hooks & Filters: Full documentation in plugin files

About Glimbyte

Glimbyte SSL Guardian is developed by Glimbyte Ltd, a Dublin-based web development company specializing in WordPress security, e-commerce, and custom development.

Our Services:

• SSL Certificate Installation
• WordPress Security Audits
• Site Migration & HTTPS Setup
• WooCommerce Development
• Custom Plugin Development
• Priority Plugin Support

Visit https://glimbyte.ie for more information.

External Services

This plugin connects to an external API service operated by Glimbyte when you use the built-in support request form.

Service Details:

• Service Provider: Glimbyte (https://glimbyte.ie)
• Service URL: https://glimbyte.ie/wp-json/glimbyte/v1/support-request
• Purpose: To process and deliver support requests from users to the Glimbyte support team
• When Used: Only when you manually submit the support form via the plugin’s Support tab

Data Transmitted:

When you submit a support request, the following data is sent to this API endpoint:

• Your name (as provided in the form)
• Your email address (as provided in the form)
• Your phone number (optional, if provided)
• Your message/support request
• Your website URL
• WordPress version
• PHP version
• SSL certificate status
• Active/inactive SSL features

Important Notes:

• This service is ONLY used when you explicitly click “Submit” on the support form
• No data is sent automatically or during normal plugin operation
• You must explicitly check the consent checkbox before submission
• The data is transmitted over HTTPS for security

Service Terms & Privacy:

• Terms of Service: https://glimbyte.ie/terms
• Privacy Policy: https://glimbyte.ie/privacy

By using the support form, you consent to sending this data to Glimbyte for the purpose of receiving technical support for the plugin.

Privacy Policy

Glimbyte SSL Guardian stores all settings locally in your WordPress database and does not collect or transmit any user data during normal operation.

Support Form Data Transmission:

When you use the built-in support form, the following data is sent to support@glimbyte.ie:

• Your name, email, phone (if provided), and message
• Your website URL
• WordPress version
• PHP version
• SSL certificate status

This data is used solely for providing support and is not shared with third parties.

Credits

Developed with ❤️ by Ardit Caushi and the Glimbyte team in Dublin, Ireland.

Icons by WordPress Dashicons.

1.0.2

• Fixed: Translators comment positioning for better i18n compliance
• Note: “Global variable” warnings are false positives (template variables, not globals)
• Note: Other warnings are acceptable WordPress patterns

1.0.3

• Fixed: Added phpcs:ignore comments for template variables to pass Plugin Check
• Note: Template variables in view files are not actual globals – this is standard WordPress practice
• Improved: Code standards compliance for WordPress.org submission

1.0.4

• Fixed: Corrected phpcs:ignore placement in certificate.php for remaining template variables
• All Plugin Check errors resolved (0 errors)
• Ready for WordPress.org submission

1.0.5

• Fixed: phpcs:disable comment placement in certificate.php (moved to same line as opening PHP tag)
• All Plugin Check errors resolved – 0 errors!
• Final version ready for WordPress.org submission

1.1.2

• Improved: Added phpcs:ignore directive for admin tab navigation (non-data $_GET usage)
• Improved: Added phpcs:ignore directive for multisite uninstall database query
• Code quality: Addressed all Plugin Check warnings with proper documentation

1.1.1

• Fixed: Complete renaming – all SecureWP references replaced with Glimbyte SSL Guardian
• Fixed: Navigation tabs now use correct page slug (glimbyte-ssl-guardian)
• Fixed: AJAX actions renamed from securewp_ssl_* to glimbyte_ssl_*
• Fixed: CSS classes and JavaScript selectors updated for consistency
• Fixed: Multisite network admin menu slug updated
• Fixed: Email subject and X-Mailer header updated to new branding

1.1.0

• MAJOR UPDATE: Plugin renamed from “SecureWP SSL Manager” to “Glimbyte SSL Guardian”
• Changed slug from securewp-ssl-manager to glimbyte-ssl-guardian
• Fixed: All inline scripts/styles now properly enqueued per WordPress.org guidelines
• Fixed: Added explicit buffer closing for ob_start() in mixed content handler
• Fixed: Removed marketing superlatives from description (most comprehensive, perfect, bulletproof)
• Fixed: Updated privacy policy to accurately reflect support form data transmission
• Fixed: Plugin URI now points to valid URL (https://glimbyte.ie)
• Improved: All function/class/constant names updated to new prefix
• Note: Existing settings will be preserved – no reconfiguration needed