Description
The Factory Reset plugin allows you to reset your WordPress site to its default state with a single click. It is designed for developers, testers, or anyone who needs to quickly clean up a WordPress installation.
Warning: This plugin is extremely powerful and should be used with caution. It will delete all posts, pages, media, plugins, themes, custom files, and database tables (except for the current user and basic WordPress settings). The themes
folder will be preserved but emptied.
Features
- Delete all posts, pages, custom post types, and associated metadata.
- Remove all comments and media files.
- Delete all users except the current admin.
- Reset WordPress options to default values.
- Drop all custom database tables with the
wp_
prefix. - Delete all files in
wp-content/uploads
and custom folders. - Remove all plugins except this one.
- Empty the
themes
folder while preserving its structure. - Easy-to-use admin interface with a confirmation prompt.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GNU General Public License v2 or later.
Author
Developed by Ankit Rawat.
Plugin URI
For more information, visit the plugin page.
Installation
- Upload the
factory-reset
folder to the/wp-content/plugins/
directory. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Go to Tools > Factory Reset in the WordPress admin dashboard.
- Click the Reset Site button to reset your site to its default state.
FAQ
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Q: Is this plugin safe to use?
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A: This plugin is designed for developers and advanced users. It permanently deletes data, so use it with caution. Always back up your site before using it.
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Q: What happens to the current user?
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A: The current admin user is preserved, and all other users are deleted.
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Q: Does this plugin delete the `themes` folder?
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A: No, the
themes
folder is preserved but emptied. This ensures the directory structure remains intact. -
Q: Can I recover data after using this plugin?
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A: No, this plugin permanently deletes data. Ensure you have a backup before proceeding.
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Q: Does this plugin work on multisite installations?
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A: No, this plugin is designed for single-site installations only.
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Contributors & Developers
“Factory Reset” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.3
- Preserved the empty
themes
folder after reset. - Improved code structure and readability.
- Added a
$preserve_directory
parameter to thedelete_files
method. - Updated documentation and tested compatibility with WordPress 6.7.
1.2
- Initial release with basic reset functionality.