Reset Roles and Capabilities
This plugin does only one thing: Reset Roles and Capabilities to WordPress defaults. Just install and activate it. Once the process is finished, the plugin will deactivate itself.
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Reset Roles and Capabilities shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
- Loved by users — 4.9/5 from 28 reviews
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Reset Roles and Capabilities stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| capabilities | >100 |
| default | >100 |
| reset | >100 |
| roles | >100 |
| users | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 from 28 reviews
About Reset Roles and Capabilities
From the official readme · v2.8Description
This plugin does only one thing: Reset Roles and Capabilities to WordPress defaults. Just install and activate it.
Once the process is finished, the plugin will deactivate itself.
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FAQ
Reset Roles and Capabilities: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Reset Roles and Capabilities free?
Yes. Reset Roles and Capabilities is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Reset Roles and Capabilities safe to use in 2026?
Reset Roles and Capabilities shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Reset Roles and Capabilities?
Reset Roles and Capabilities is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 18,529 times since it launched in June 2018. It was downloaded 45 times in the last 30 days.
Does Reset Roles and Capabilities work with WordPress 7.1?
Reset Roles and Capabilities is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Reset Roles and Capabilities last updated?
The latest version, 2.8, was released on January 18, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes Reset Roles and Capabilities?
Reset Roles and Capabilities is developed and maintained by Francesco Taurino.
What are the best alternatives to Reset Roles and Capabilities?
The most popular alternatives to Reset Roles and Capabilities are Members (300K+ installs), PublishPress Capabilities:… (100K+ installs) and Restrict User Access (10K+ installs).
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