# WP Database Reset

> WP Database Reset has 5K+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 68 reviews and 1.1K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 59/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** WP Database Reset works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 5K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

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

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 5K+
- **Total downloads:** 1,522,683
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,084 (-8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 68 reviews
- **Health score:** 59/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.5.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 17, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.8.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Joost de Valk (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/joostdevalk/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wordpress-reset/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | #71 | 1,645 |
| [reset](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/reset/) | #4 | 32 |
| [wordpress-reset](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-reset/) | #3 | 10 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| reset | #13 | 4,464 |
| wordpress-reset | #9 | 4,381 |

## Version adoption

- 1.4: 57.3%
- 1.5: 39.5%
- 1.3: 3.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Aug 19, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (72) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Database Reset free?
Yes. WP Database Reset is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Database Reset safe to use in 2026?
WP Database Reset works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 5K+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Database Reset?
WP Database Reset is active on 5K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,522,683 times since it launched in March 2009. It was downloaded 1,084 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Database Reset work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Database Reset 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 WP Database Reset need?
WP Database Reset requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was WP Database Reset last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.0, was released on October 17, 2025 (11 months ago).

### Who makes WP Database Reset?
WP Database Reset is developed and maintained by Joost de Valk.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Database Reset?
The most popular alternatives to WP Database Reset are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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