Disable Password Reset Extended
v1.0by Pascal Meunier · updated 15 years ago
This plugin is used to completely disable the built-in password reset feature in WordPress. Used for high-security purpose ONLY.
- Rank
- #26,973
- Up100 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 24
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.8K
- 6,784 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disable Password Reset Extended at a glance
Disable Password Reset Extended is a WordPress plugin by Pascal Meunier with 20+ active installs, the #26,973 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Aug 29, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 35 plugins tagged “reset”, it ranks #12. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disable Password Reset Extended |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 24 · -7.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 26 |
Rank over time
#26,973 · down 378 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #26,973 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,073 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,035 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #26,891 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,021 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,056 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #26,794 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,018 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #26,638 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #26,595 |
Growth %
Average -0.61% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -7.69% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 22, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 29, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disable Password Reset Extended
How many websites use Disable Password Reset Extended?
Disable Password Reset Extended is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,973 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disable Password Reset Extended been downloaded?
6,784 times in total since 2011. See download stats
When was Disable Password Reset Extended last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Aug 29, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Disable Password Reset Extended compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disable Password Reset Extended’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, 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 Disable Password Reset Extended still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disable Password Reset Extended have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Disable Password Reset Extended?
The plugins most like Disable Password Reset Extended, by the tags they share, are Disable Password Reset (1K+), Disable Password Changed Admin Email (300+) and WP Reset (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 24 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 6.8K |
| Author | Pascal Meunier |
| First released | Jul 22, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 29, 2011 |
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