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Reset file and folder permissions

v1.2.0

by Prakhar Bhatia · updated 5 months ago

A WordPress plugin to reset file permissions to 0644, directory permissions to 0755, and file/folder ownership for security and maintenance purposes.

directoriesfilesmaintenancepermissionssecurity
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Rank
#11,268
Down43 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 265
200+ reported · High
Total downloads
3K
2,980 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
3 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +25% (30d)·Toward 300+ · ETA ~16d

Reset file and folder permissions at a glance

Reset file and folder permissions is a WordPress plugin by Prakhar Bhatia with 200+ active installs, the #11,268 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times, 25% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.2.0 came out on May 23, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 6 plugins tagged “directories”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2025.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

267 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Reset file and folder permissions Compare series
Downloads over time: 26 days across 1 series.51015Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateReset file and folder permissions
Nov 4, 202611
Nov 3, 202617
Nov 2, 202617
Nov 1, 202612
Oct 31, 202612
Oct 30, 20267
Oct 29, 20268
Oct 28, 202610
Oct 27, 202613
Oct 26, 20269
Oct 25, 20265
Oct 24, 20267
Oct 23, 202610
Oct 22, 202613
Oct 21, 20267
Oct 20, 20266
Oct 19, 202614
Oct 18, 20269
Oct 17, 20269
Oct 16, 202616
Oct 15, 20267
Oct 14, 202617
Oct 13, 20267
Oct 12, 20266
Oct 11, 20268
Oct 10, 202610

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 265 · -4.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.260265270275Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 2026265
Nov 8, 2026267
Nov 7, 2026266
Nov 5, 2026266
Nov 4, 2026265
Nov 3, 2026264
Nov 2, 2026263
Nov 1, 2026264
Oct 31, 2026263
Oct 30, 2026260
Oct 29, 2026261
Oct 28, 2026260
Oct 27, 2026276

Rank over time

#11,268 · up 164 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#11.3K#11.4KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#11,268
Nov 8, 2026#11,225
Nov 7, 2026#11,276
Nov 6, 2026#11,263
Nov 5, 2026#11,264
Nov 4, 2026#11,313
Nov 3, 2026#11,328
Nov 2, 2026#11,363
Nov 1, 2026#11,344
Oct 31, 2026#11,361
Oct 30, 2026#11,414
Oct 29, 2026#11,429
Oct 28, 2026#11,442
Oct 27, 2026#11,432

Growth %

Average -0.31% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.75%
Nov 8, 2026+0.38%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026+0.38%
Nov 4, 2026+0.38%
Nov 3, 2026+0.38%
Nov 2, 2026-0.38%
Nov 1, 2026+0.38%
Oct 31, 2026+1.15%
Oct 30, 2026-0.38%
Oct 29, 2026+0.39%
Oct 28, 2026-5.80%

Active installs band

200+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.190200210Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.0.8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026200+
Nov 8, 2026200+
Nov 7, 2026200+
Nov 6, 2026200+
Nov 5, 2026200+
Nov 4, 2026200+
Nov 3, 2026200+
Nov 2, 2026200+
Nov 1, 2026200+
Oct 31, 2026200+
Oct 30, 2026200+
Oct 29, 2026200+
Oct 28, 2026200+
Oct 27, 2026200+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #11442 → #11264
    • Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.285%
  • v1.115%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.2.0
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
7.0.8
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Aug 17, 2025
Last updated
May 23, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Reset file and folder permissions

How many websites use Reset file and folder permissions?

Reset file and folder permissions is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,268 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Reset file and folder permissions been downloaded?

2,980 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 11 times. See download stats

When was Reset file and folder permissions last updated?

Version 1.2.0 came out on May 23, 2026 (5 months ago).

Is Reset file and folder permissions compatible with the latest WordPress?

It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.

Is Reset file and folder permissions still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Reset file and folder permissions have?

5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Reset file and folder permissions?

The plugins most like Reset file and folder permissions, by the tags they share, are XO Security (30K+), Wordfence Security (5M+) and Jetpack (3M+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

3 reviews

  • 5 stars: 3 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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Reset file and folder permissions
Estimated installs≈ 265
Reported installs200+
Rating5.0
Reviews3
Total downloads3K
AuthorPrakhar Bhatia
First releasedAug 17, 2025
Version1.2.0
Requires WP5.0
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedMay 23, 2026

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