Reset the Net splash screen
Runs the “Reset the Net” splash screen in protest on June 5th, to take a stand for privacy and to start making mass surveillance too hard for any government. The script is set to hide until the day of; so it’s working…
Consider an alternative
Reset the Net splash screen shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Reset the Net splash screen stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| NSA | #5 |
| protest | #12 |
| reset the net | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Reset the Net splash screen
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Runs the “Reset the Net” splash screen in protest on June 5th, to take a stand for privacy and to start making mass surveillance too hard for any government.
The script is set to hide until the day of; so it’s working properly if the plugin is activated but you don’t see anything.
Official website : https://www.resetthenet.org/
Demo : add #ALWAYS_SHOW_RTN_WIDGET at the end of your website URL; eg. https://www.thunderclap.it/#ALWAYS_SHOW_RTN_WIDGET
Installation
Upload the plugin to your blog, then activate it.
As written in the description, the script is set to hide until the day of; so it’s working properly if the plugin is activated but you don’t see anything.
Changelog
1.0.1
- Fix for SSL pages, thanks to rubbingalcoholic ! (https://wordpress.org/support/topic/splash-screen-will-be-broken-on-ssl-pages)
1.0.0
- First release
For developers
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Best Reset the Net splash screen alternatives
All NSA plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Day We Fight Back
Add a banner to your site in opposition to mass surveillance on 02/11 thedaywefightback.org
|
30+ |
FAQ
Reset the Net splash screen: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is Reset the Net splash screen free?
Yes. Reset the Net splash screen is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Reset the Net splash screen safe to use in 2026?
Reset the Net splash screen shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Reset the Net splash screen?
Reset the Net splash screen is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,882 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 70 times in the last 30 days.
Does Reset the Net splash screen work with WordPress 7.1?
Reset the Net splash screen is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Reset the Net splash screen last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on June 4, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes Reset the Net splash screen?
Reset the Net splash screen is developed and maintained by grosbouff.
What are the best alternatives to Reset the Net splash screen?
The most popular alternatives to Reset the Net splash screen are The Day We Fight Back (30+ installs).
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