Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API
v0.0.17by dominic_ks · updated 1 year ago
A simple plugin that adds a password reset facility to the WordPress REST API using a code. The process is a two step process:
- Rank
- #7,437
- Up18 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 840
- 800+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 19.9K
- 19,944 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 10 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API at a glance
Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API is a WordPress plugin by dominic_ks with 800+ active installs, the #7,437 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 22% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 0.0.17 came out on Jun 5, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 10 plugins tagged “password reset”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats352 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 19 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 840 · -5.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 840 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 838 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 839 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 843 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 840 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 841 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 844 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 846 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 850 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 864 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 865 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 868 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 886 |
Rank over time
#7,437 · down 150 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,437 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,455 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,450 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,439 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,424 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,443 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,435 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,414 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,400 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,380 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,294 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,309 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,289 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,287 |
Growth %
Average -0.41% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.36% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.47% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.62% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.12% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.35% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.03% |
Active installs band
800+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 800+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #7289 → #7424Downloads +54.5%
- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.0.17
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 5.4
- First released
- May 9, 2020
- Last updated
- Jun 5, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API
How many websites use Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API?
Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API is active on 800+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,437 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API been downloaded?
19,944 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats
When was Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API last updated?
Version 0.0.17 came out on Jun 5, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API compatible with the latest WordPress?
Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API have?
5.0 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API?
The plugins most like Password Reset with Code for WordPress REST API, by the tags they share, are JWT Authentication for WP REST API (60K+), REST API Meta Support (6K+) and WP API Menus (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
10 reviews
- 5 stars: 10 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 840 |
| Reported installs | 800+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 10 |
| Total downloads | 19.9K |
| Author | dominic_ks |
| First released | May 9, 2020 |
| Version | 0.0.17 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 |
| Last updated | Jun 5, 2025 |
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