# Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API

> Password Reset with Code for Word… has 900+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 10 reviews and 218 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 48/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Password Reset with Code for Wo… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

**A simple plugin that adds a password reset facility to the WordPress REST API using a code. The process is a two step process:**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 19,496
- **Downloads (30 days):** 218 (+3.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 10 reviews
- **Health score:** 48/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 0.0.17
- **Last updated:** Jun 5, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** dominic_ks (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dominic_ks/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bdvs-password-reset/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [password reset](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/password-reset/) | #2 | 8 |
| [wp-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-api/) | #4 | 31 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| password reset | #16 | 1,517 |
| wp-api | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Clean Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clean-login/) | 5K+ | 4.7/5 (143) | Oct 1, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 3 | [Mx Custom Login Popup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mx-custom-login-popup/) | 10+ | — | Mar 11, 2025 | 26/100 |
| 4 | [Melmium](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/melmium/) | <10 | — | Apr 5, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 5 | [Loginicity](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginicity/) | <10 | — | Apr 18, 2026 | 42/100 |
| 6 | [Swift Login System – Custom Login, Register, Forgot Password & Email Verification Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/swift-login-system/) | <10 | — | Aug 22, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 7 | [Disable Lost Your Password](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-lost-your-password/) | <10 | — | Nov 25, 2018 | 21/100 |
| 8 | [Smart Notification Manager – Design, Customize & Automate WordPress & WooCommerce Emails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-notification-manager/) | <10 | — | Dec 8, 2025 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Password Reset with Code for Wo… free?
Yes. Password Reset with Code for Wo… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Password Reset with Code for Wo… safe to use in 2026?
Password Reset with Code for Wo… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 48/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Password Reset with Code for Wo…?
Password Reset with Code for Wo… is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 19,496 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 218 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Password Reset with Code for Wo… work with WordPress 7.1?
Password Reset with Code for Wo… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Password Reset with Code for Wo… need?
Password Reset with Code for Wo… requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Password Reset with Code for Wo… last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.17, was released on June 5, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Password Reset with Code for Wo…?
Password Reset with Code for Wo… is developed and maintained by dominic_ks.

### What are the best alternatives to Password Reset with Code for Wo…?
The most popular alternatives to Password Reset with Code for Wo… are Clean Login (5K+ installs), Mx Custom Login Popup (10+ installs) and Melmium (<10 installs).


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