1.2 Indexability & statusHighVerified
Mixed content (HTTPS page loading HTTP)
A secure page that loads an insecure script or image is mixed content. Browsers block or warn on it, and it undermines the trust the HTTPS was meant to provide.
What it is
Secure page references insecure resources.
Why it matters
Browsers may block resources, breaking render; weakens security posture.
How to fix it
Serve all resources over HTTPS.
How to find it on your site
- Open the page and check the browser console for mixed content warnings.
- Search the page source for http:// references in scripts, images and styles.
- Crawl the site for insecure resource references at scale.
- Update every reference to https or a protocol-relative path.
Cross-reference to ranking and citation factors
Mixed content can break functionality and erodes the HTTPS trust signal. Clean secure loading supports both security and user-experience signals.
Impact
Medium-high; render and trust. Direct.
Evidence
Mixed content undermines HTTPS and can block resources. Google Search Central, Secure your site with HTTPS