Title: Factory Reset Author: Ankit Rawat Published: January 30, 2025 Last modified: January 31, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/factory-reset/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3231717) # Factory Reset By [Ankit Rawat](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ankitrawat/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/factory-reset.1.3.zip) * [Details](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/factory-reset/#description) * [Reviews](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/factory-reset/#reviews) * [Installation](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/factory-reset/#installation) * [Development](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/factory-reset/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/factory-reset/) ## Description The **Factory Reset** plugin allows you to reset your WordPress site to its default state with a single click. It is designed for developers, testers, or anyone who needs to quickly clean up a WordPress installation. **Warning:** This plugin is extremely powerful and should be used with caution. It will delete all posts, pages, media, plugins, themes, custom files, and database tables (except for the current user and basic WordPress settings). The `themes` folder will be preserved but emptied. ### Features * Delete all posts, pages, custom post types, and associated metadata. * Remove all comments and media files. * Delete all users except the current admin. * Reset WordPress options to default values. * Drop all custom database tables with the `wp_` prefix. * Delete all files in `wp-content/uploads` and custom folders. * Remove all plugins except this one. * Empty the `themes` folder while preserving its structure. * Easy-to-use admin interface with a confirmation prompt. ### License This plugin is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2 or later. ### Author Developed by [Ankit Rawat](https://ankitrawat.com). ### Plugin URI For more information, visit the [plugin page](https://ankitrawat.com/factory-reset-plugin/). ## Installation 1. Upload the `factory-reset` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory. 2. Activate the plugin through the **Plugins** menu in WordPress. 3. Go to **Tools > Factory Reset** in the WordPress admin dashboard. 4. Click the **Reset Site** button to reset your site to its default state. ## FAQ ### Q: Is this plugin safe to use? A: This plugin is designed for developers and advanced users. It permanently deletes data, so use it with caution. Always back up your site before using it. ### Q: What happens to the current user? A: The current admin user is preserved, and all other users are deleted. ### Q: Does this plugin delete the `themes` folder? A: No, the `themes` folder is preserved but emptied. This ensures the directory structure remains intact. ### Q: Can I recover data after using this plugin? A: No, this plugin permanently deletes data. Ensure you have a backup before proceeding. ### Q: Does this plugin work on multisite installations? A: No, this plugin is designed for single-site installations only. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3fdba3c5f4d40f64dce20f10811d23cc6b4c771f97ea42d64ca878654161141c? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Works as it says](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-as-it-says-19/)󠁿 [Vatika](https://profiles.wordpress.org/vatikaretreat/) February 14, 2025 simple plugin to factory reset your installation. Works smoothly! [ Read all 1 review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/factory-reset/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Factory Reset” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Ankit Rawat ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ankitrawat/) [Translate “Factory Reset” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/factory-reset) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/factory-reset/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/factory-reset/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/factory-reset/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/factory-reset/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.3 * Preserved the empty `themes` folder after reset. * Improved code structure and readability. * Added a `$preserve_directory` parameter to the `delete_files` method. * Updated documentation and tested compatibility with WordPress 6.7. #### 1.2 * Initial release with basic reset functionality. ## Meta * Version **1.3** * Last updated **1 year ago** * Active installations **20+** * WordPress version ** 6.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.7.5** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/factory-reset/) * Tags * [reset](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/reset/)[site reset](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/site-reset/) [wordpress-reset](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/wordpress-reset/) * [Advanced View](https://pcd.wordpress.org/plugins/factory-reset/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 1 5-star review ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/factory-reset/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/factory-reset/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/factory-reset/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/factory-reset/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/factory-reset/reviews/?filter=1) [Add my review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/factory-reset/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/factory-reset/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Ankit Rawat ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ankitrawat/) ## Support Got something to say? 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