Add full HTTPS support
Wikiwand already seems to have some HTTPS support, although certain scripts are served over HTTP and throw a mixed content warning. Wikipedia itself has full support for HTTPS.
In a post-Snowden world, a secure-by-default approach benefits all users. HTTPS prevents a user's employer, ISP or government from snooping on what Wikipedia articles they are reading. This is particularly pertinent for users in less democratic countries, where simply viewing a controversial article can get them into real trouble.
Our latest Chrome and Firefox extension now always redirect to HTTPS
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Joshua Holland commented
HTTPS turned on by default, no matter the referrer, would seem like a good approach; I see no reason not to at least make HTTPS enforcement an optional setting. I don't see any technical reason why a secure connection could not at least be attempted in all situations.
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Kyle Ballard commented
On Chrome there is a clash between Wikiwand and the HTTPS Everywhere extension that results in the Wikiwand interface being loaded in HTTP mode instead of HTTPS.