Reset Admin Password Periodically
v1.0by Deepak S · updated 12 years ago
Resets password of administrator accounts automatically on pre-defined time set by admin in settings and mail new password to registered email of user …
- Rank
- #24,887
- Down28 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 32
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,476 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Reset Admin Password Periodically at a glance
Reset Admin Password Periodically is a WordPress plugin by Deepak S with 30+ active installs, the #24,887 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Sep 22, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. Among the 10 plugins tagged “reset password”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats59 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Reset Admin Password Periodically |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 32 · -3.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 32 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 33 |
Rank over time
#24,887 · down 410 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,887 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,859 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #24,760 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #24,802 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #24,787 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #24,841 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #24,827 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #24,562 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #24,427 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #24,490 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #24,477 |
Growth %
Average -0.28% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| 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 | -3.03% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
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
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 16, 2014
- Last updated
- Sep 22, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Reset Admin Password Periodically
How many websites use Reset Admin Password Periodically?
Reset Admin Password Periodically is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,887 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Reset Admin Password Periodically been downloaded?
2,476 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Reset Admin Password Periodically last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Sep 22, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Reset Admin Password Periodically compatible with the latest WordPress?
Reset Admin Password Periodically’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Reset Admin Password Periodically still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Reset Admin Password Periodically have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Reset Admin Password Periodically?
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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 | ≈ 32 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | Deepak S |
| First released | Sep 16, 2014 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 22, 2014 |
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