Matt Martz

Ari Stathopoulos

<p>Resets the WordPress database back to its defaults. Deletes all customizations and content. Does not modify files only resets the database.</p>
<p>This plugin is very helpful for plugin and theme developers.</p>
<p>If the admin user exists and has level_10 permissions it will be recreated with its current password and email address. If the admin user does not exist or is a dummy account without admin permissions the username that is logged in will be recreated with its email address and current password. The blog name is also kept.</p>
<p>The plugin will add an entry to the Admin Bar under the site title and has the ability to reactivate itself and other plugins after the reset.</p>
<p><strong>Database Compatibility:</strong> This plugin supports both MySQL/MariaDB and SQLite databases. For SQLite installations, the reset process will delete the database file and redirect you to the WordPress installation screen.</p>
<h3>Upgrade</h3>
<ol>
<li>Use the plugin updater in WordPress or…</li>
<li>Delete the previous <code>wordpress-reset</code> folder from the <code>/wp-content/plugins/</code> directory</li>
<li>Upload the new <code>wordpress-reset</code> folder to the <code>/wp-content/plugins/</code> directory</li>
</ol>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<ol>
<li>Visit the WordPress Reset Tools page by either clicking the link in the Admin Bar or Tools>WordPress Reset</li>
<li>Type ‘reset’ in the text field and click reset.</li>
</ol>


WP Database Reset


Simple and minimal. Does what is say. Does not slap your face with annoying ads. Thanks for the plugin.


Simple and minimal

Resets the WordPress database back to its defaults. Deletes all customizations and content. Does not modify files only resets the database.

Ankit Rawat

<p>The <strong>Factory Reset</strong> 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.</p>
<p><strong>Warning:</strong> 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 <code>themes</code> folder will be preserved but emptied.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Delete all posts, pages, custom post types, and associated metadata.</li>
<li>Remove all comments and media files.</li>
<li>Delete all users except the current admin.</li>
<li>Reset WordPress options to default values.</li>
<li>Drop all custom database tables with the <code>wp_</code> prefix.</li>
<li>Delete all files in <code>wp-content/uploads</code> and custom folders.</li>
<li>Remove all plugins except this one.</li>
<li>Empty the <code>themes</code> folder while preserving its structure.</li>
<li>Easy-to-use admin interface with a confirmation prompt.</li>
</ul>
<h3>License</h3>
<p>This plugin is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2 or later.</p>
<h3>Author</h3>
<p>Developed by <a href="https://ankitrawat.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Ankit Rawat</a>.</p>
<h3>Plugin URI</h3>
<p>For more information, visit the <a href="https://ankitrawat.com/factory-reset-plugin/" rel="nofollow ugc">plugin page</a>.</p>


Factory Reset

Plugin to reset your site to its initial state.

WP Database Reset vs Factory Reset