A practical check for the public site address, redirects, canonical URLs and mixed content.
Why this check matters
The public site address controls where visitors and search engines are sent. Inconsistent HTTP and HTTPS variants can split signals and expose visitors to avoidable connection warnings.
How to review it
- Open the canonical homepage in a private window.
- Check that HTTP redirects to the chosen HTTPS hostname.
- Test navigation, images, forms and embedded content.
- Confirm the sitemap and canonical URLs use the same scheme.
Keep the change safe
Choose one canonical hostname and document it. Change URL settings only after the certificate and redirects are working.
How WPVitals uses this signal
WPVitals checks this setting locally and reports the result in the WordPress dashboard. The check is a maintenance signal, so review the site context before changing a setting and test the visitor experience afterwards.