Recova – Safe Recovery Mode Login
Safe Recovery Mode Login for WordPress administrators. Recover access to a site affected by a critical PHP error.
Solid choice
Recova is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 1 week ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Recova stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin recovery mode | #30 |
| critical site error recovery | #25 |
| recovery mode login | #17 |
| safe recovery mode | #7 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Recova – Safe Recovery Mode Login
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Recova – Safe Recovery Mode Login provides administrators with a recovery login option when a WordPress website encounters a critical PHP error and becomes inaccessible through the normal WordPress login process.
The plugin displays a recovery screen that allows an administrator to enter a configured recovery password and access the site in Safe Recovery Mode. Administrators can also request a temporary, single-use recovery URL to be sent to the WordPress administrator email address.
Recova also displays relevant error information on the recovery screen to help administrators identify the cause of the problem and safely access the site for troubleshooting.
Features
- Safe Recovery Mode login for administrators
- Recovery password configuration from the WordPress admin area
- Temporary, single-use recovery URL sent to the WordPress administrator email address
- Recovery screen displayed when a critical PHP error prevents normal access
- Error information displayed on the recovery screen for troubleshooting
- Simple interface for configuring recovery settings
Installation
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Go to Safe Mode Login in the WordPress admin menu.
- Configure the Safe Recovery Mode password and other available settings.
Frequently asked questions
What happens when my website encounters a critical PHP error?
If a critical PHP error prevents the website from loading normally, Recova can display a recovery screen instead of the standard error screen. The recovery screen provides the administrator with access to Safe Recovery Mode and displays available error information for troubleshooting.
How can I access Safe Recovery Mode?
You can access Safe Recovery Mode by entering the recovery password configured in the plugin. Depending on the available recovery options, you can also request a temporary recovery URL to be sent to the WordPress administrator email address.
Where can I manage the recovery password settings?
You can manage the recovery password and other plugin settings from the Safe Mode Login menu in the WordPress admin dashboard.
Where is the recovery email sent?
The recovery URL is sent to the email address configured as the WordPress Administration Email Address.
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FAQ
Recova – Safe Recovery Mode Login: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is Recova free?
Yes. Recova is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Recova safe to use in 2026?
Recova is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Recova?
Recova is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 113 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 118 times in the last 30 days.
Does Recova work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Recova up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.
What PHP version does Recova need?
Recova requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Recova last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 28, 2026 (1 week ago).
Who makes Recova?
Recova is developed and maintained by Umar Jameel.
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