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WP Database Reset

v1.5.0

by Joost de Valk · updated 1 year ago

Resets the WordPress database back to its defaults. Deletes all customizations and content. Does not modify files only resets the database.

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Rank
#3,218
Up4 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 5,140
5K+ reported · High
Total downloads
1.5M
1,524,428 all-time
Rating
4.5/5
68 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +6.6% (30d)·Toward 6K+ · ETA ~3mo

WP Database Reset at a glance

WP Database Reset is a WordPress plugin by Joost de Valk with 5K+ active installs, the #3,218 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 45 times, 7% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.5 out of 5 from 68 reviews. Version 1.5.0 came out on Oct 17, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 10 plugins tagged “wordpress-reset”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2009.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

1.3K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Database Reset Compare series
Downloads over time: 29 days across 1 series.50100Oct 9Oct 14Oct 18Oct 23Oct 28Nov 1Nov 6Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateWP Database Reset
Nov 6, 202640
Nov 5, 202638
Nov 4, 202646
Nov 3, 202644
Nov 2, 202641
Nov 1, 202640
Oct 31, 202645
Oct 30, 202656
Oct 29, 202645
Oct 28, 202652
Oct 27, 202661
Oct 26, 202650
Oct 25, 202659
Oct 24, 202631
Oct 23, 202665
Oct 22, 202698
Oct 21, 202663
Oct 20, 202637
Oct 19, 202650
Oct 18, 202626
Oct 17, 202627
Oct 16, 202634
Oct 15, 202631
Oct 14, 202634
Oct 13, 202631
Oct 12, 202639
Oct 11, 202626
Oct 10, 202639
Oct 9, 202636

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 5,136 · -0.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.5.1K5.1K5.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20265,136
Nov 7, 20265,132
Nov 5, 20265,138
Nov 4, 20265,136
Nov 3, 20265,126
Nov 2, 20265,134
Nov 1, 20265,132
Oct 31, 20265,134
Oct 30, 20265,151
Oct 29, 20265,146
Oct 28, 20265,150
Oct 27, 20265,151

Rank over time

#3,218 · up 4 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#3.2K#3.2K#3.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#3,218
Nov 7, 2026#3,222
Nov 6, 2026#3,219
Nov 5, 2026#3,221
Nov 4, 2026#3,221
Nov 3, 2026#3,224
Nov 2, 2026#3,219
Nov 1, 2026#3,219
Oct 31, 2026#3,218
Oct 30, 2026#3,212
Oct 29, 2026#3,216
Oct 28, 2026#3,226
Oct 27, 2026#3,224
Oct 16, 2026#3,222

Growth %

Average -0.02% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.08%
Nov 7, 2026-0.06%
Nov 5, 2026+0.04%
Nov 4, 2026+0.20%
Nov 3, 2026-0.16%
Nov 2, 2026+0.04%
Nov 1, 2026-0.04%
Oct 31, 2026-0.33%
Oct 30, 2026+0.10%
Oct 29, 2026-0.08%
Oct 28, 2026-0.02%

Active installs band

5K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.4.8K5K5.2KOct 16Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.8.12
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20265K+
Nov 7, 20265K+
Nov 6, 20265K+
Nov 5, 20265K+
Nov 4, 20265K+
Nov 3, 20265K+
Nov 2, 20265K+
Nov 1, 20265K+
Oct 31, 20265K+
Oct 30, 20265K+
Oct 29, 20265K+
Oct 28, 20265K+
Oct 27, 20265K+
Oct 16, 20265K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #3226 → #3221Downloads -15%
    • Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12

Versions in use

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

  • v1.456%
  • v1.541%
  • v1.33.0%

Rating trend

4.5★★★★★68 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.5.0
Requires WordPress
6.2
Tested up to
6.8.12
Requires PHP
7.4
First released
Mar 17, 2009
Last updated
Oct 17, 2025
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP Database Reset

How many websites use WP Database Reset?

WP Database Reset is active on 5K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #3,218 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP Database Reset been downloaded?

1,524,428 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 45 times. See download stats

When was WP Database Reset last updated?

Version 1.5.0 came out on Oct 17, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release

Is WP Database Reset compatible with the latest WordPress?

WP Database Reset’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.

Does WP Database Reset have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP Database Reset. See its security record

Is WP Database Reset 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 WP Database Reset have?

4.5 out of 5 from 68 reviews on WordPress.org. 84% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to WP Database Reset?

The plugins most like WP Database Reset, by the tags they share, are WP Reset (300K+), Database Reset (10K+) and Advanced WordPress Reset (10K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.5

★★★★★

68 reviews

  • 5 stars: 57 reviews, 84%
  • 4 stars: 3 reviews, 4%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 1%
  • 1 stars: 7 reviews, 10%
Positive
88%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
12%1–2★
  • About 8 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.6.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 7 five-star reviews to balance out.

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WP Database Reset
Estimated installs≈ 5,140
Reported installs5K+
Rating4.5
Reviews68
Total downloads1.5M
AuthorJoost de Valk
First releasedMar 17, 2009
Version1.5.0
Requires WP6.2
Requires PHP7.4
Last updatedOct 17, 2025

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