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HTTPS Availability not showing in Blogger settings? Learn why this happens, whether it is a problem, and how beginners can fix or ignore it safely.
Introduction
Many new Blogger users open Settings → HTTPS and notice something confusing:
“HTTPS redirect is ON, but HTTPS Availability is not showing.”
This creates panic. Beginners often think:
Their site is broken
SSL is not active
AdSense will reject the site
Google will not index pages
The truth is much simpler.
In this article, you will learn:
What HTTPS Availability actually means
Why it may not appear in Blogger
Whether it affects SEO or AdSense
What you should (and should not) do
When I first noticed that the HTTPS Availability option was missing in my own Blogger settings, I assumed something was wrong with my site. After checking multiple Blogger dashboards and testing the site from different browsers, I realized this was a normal behavior caused by Blogger’s interface updates — not a security issue.
What Is HTTPS Availability in Blogger?
HTTPS Availability is a setting that allows Blogger to serve your website over a secure HTTPS connection using an SSL certificate.
When HTTPS is enabled:
Data between users and your site is encrypted
Browsers show the lock icon
Google considers the site secure
Blogger provides free SSL automatically, so users do not need to buy certificates.
If your Blogger posts are not indexing on Google, read this complete guide.
Why HTTPS Availability Option Is Not Showing
If you do not see the HTTPS Availability toggle, it usually means one of these conditions is true.
1. HTTPS Is Already Enabled Automatically
On many Blogger blogs:
HTTPS Availability is enabled by default
Blogger hides the toggle once SSL is active
This is common on:
New blogs
Blogs created in recent years
Blogs using default Blogspot subdomains
If your blog opens with https://, then HTTPS is already active.
2. You Are Using a Mobile Browser
Blogger hides some settings when accessed from mobile.
On mobile:
HTTPS Availability may not appear
Only HTTPS redirect is visible
This does NOT mean HTTPS is disabled.
Best practice:
👉 Check settings using desktop mode or a laptop.
Many beginners think a missing toggle means a problem, but in reality, Blogger has automated HTTPS handling for most sites. Google now prefers automatic security management instead of manual switches.
3. Blogger Theme or Interface Update
Google regularly updates Blogger’s interface.
As a result:
Some settings are renamed
Some toggles are removed
Some options are automated
HTTPS management is now mostly automatic.
4. Custom Domain DNS Is Not Fully Verified (If Applicable)
If you are using a custom domain and HTTPS Availability is missing:
DNS may not be fully propagated
SSL is still being issued
This usually fixes itself within 24–72 hours.
In most real cases, this is only a temporary delay. No manual action is required unless the site fails to open on HTTPS after several days.
How to Check If HTTPS Is Actually Working
Instead of guessing, do this:
Step 1: Open your website
Step 2: Look at the address bar
If you see:
https://yourwebsite.com
and a lock icon, HTTPS is active.
You can also:
Open the site in an incognito window
Test on another device
If HTTPS works, no action is required.
Does Missing HTTPS Availability Affect SEO?
No.
Google only cares about:
Whether the site loads on HTTPS
Whether pages are accessible securely
The presence or absence of a toggle inside Blogger settings does not affect ranking.
If your site opens with HTTPS, you are safe.
Google does not rank sites based on Blogger dashboard options. It ranks based on real user access and secure page loading.
Does This Issue Affect Google AdSense Approval?
No.
AdSense does NOT check:
Whether a toggle is visible
Blogger interface settings
AdSense checks:
Content quality
Policy compliance
User experience
As long as your site is accessible via HTTPS, there is no problem.
During my own AdSense review process, HTTPS visibility inside Blogger settings had no impact. Only content quality and site clarity mattered.
Should You Try to Force HTTPS Availability?
No.
Avoid:
Editing DNS unnecessarily
Adding random SSL code
Copying tutorials from YouTube
Using third-party SSL services
These actions can:
Break your site
Cause redirect loops
Delay AdSense approval
Blogger already manages SSL for you.
When You Should Worry (Rare Cases)
Only investigate further if:
Your site opens on http:// only
Browser shows “Not Secure”
Pages fail to load on HTTPS
In most cases, this happens only with:
Incorrect custom domain setup
Incomplete DNS records
If you are using a Blogspot subdomain, this almost never happens.
Common Beginner Mistakes
❌ Thinking HTTPS toggle missing means an error
❌ Repeatedly changing settings
❌ Contacting support unnecessarily
❌ Copying outdated tutorials
❌ Assuming AdSense will reject the site
These mistakes cause stress but solve nothing.
Best Practice for Blogger Beginners
Follow these rules:
Trust Blogger’s automatic SSL
Check HTTPS from the browser, not settings
Edit Blogger from desktop when possible
Focus on content, not settings
Simple sites grow faster.
Final Conclusion
If HTTPS Availability is not showing in Blogger, it usually means nothing is wrong. Blogger now enables HTTPS automatically and hides the option in many cases.
If your site opens with HTTPS:
Your site is secure
SEO is safe
AdSense approval is not affected
Do not overthink it.
Move forward and focus on publishing helpful content.
Most Blogger HTTPS concerns come from outdated tutorials and interface confusion. If your site opens securely, you are already meeting Google’s requirements. Focus on content and user value instead of hidden settings.
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