by Younes JFR. 4.9 (1,233 reviews)

Advanced WordPress Reset - Debug, Recover & Reset WP

Name: Advanced WordPress Reset - Debug, Recover & Reset WP
Rating: 4.9 (1233 reviews)
Author: Younes JFR.

The ultimate solution for resetting your WordPress database or specific components to their default settings using the advanced reset features.

Advanced WordPress Reset ranks #1,444 among WordPress.org plugins with 10,000+ active installations, is #208 of 4,942 in the Utilities & Tools category, a 4.9/5 rating from 1,233 reviews, and was last updated Aug 20, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Compatible with WP 7.1

v2.0.7 Current Version v2.0.7

Updated 3 weeks ago Last Update on 20 Aug, 2026

Refreshed 7 hours ago Last Refreshed on

#208 of 4,942 in Utilities & Tools Top 5% by installs Downloads -31.5% this week Actively maintained

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10K+

-49.7%

KW Avg Position

26.6

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1.3M

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Rating

98%

Review 4.9 out of 5

4.9 (1,233 reviews)

Next Milestone 20K

Total Progress 97.1%

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Security History

Source: WPVulnerability

1 known vulnerability on record · 0 in the last 24 months · checked 1 week ago

Jul 5, 2022

Advanced WordPress Reset – Debug, Recover & Reset WP [advanced-wp-reset] < 1.6

CVE-2022-2181 · Fixed in v1.6

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Plugin Details

Version: 2.0.7
Last Updated: Aug 20, 2026
Requires WP: 4.0+
Tested Up To: 7.1
PHP Version: 7.0 or higher
Author: Younes JFR.

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Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9
Reviews: 1,233
Support Threads: 0
Resolved: 0%

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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress developers, site maintainers, and testers who need to reset a site or database. It solves the problem of manually cleaning up, debugging, or restarting a WordPress installation by providing full, partial, and custom reset tools along with database snapshots for recovery.

Site Reset of database and content
Nuclear Reset of files and settings
Custom Reset with theme/plugin/user control
Reset uploads folder
Delete themes and plugins
Delete comments, pingbacks, trackbacks
Database snapshots and restoration
WP Switcher for WordPress version testing

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Advanced WordPress Reset - Debug, Recover & Reset WP

Yes, our plugin is designed to cater to both beginners and experienced users. It offers an intuitive solution for efficient site management, making it suitable for those new to WordPress as well as experienced developers. However, since this plugin interacts with critical aspects of WordPress that have the potential to cause lasting damage to your site and consume valuable work hours, we've implemented a series of failsafe measures within the plugin. These measures are designed to protect against unintentional human errors and unfortunate mishaps.

The outcome depends on the Reset option you choose. With a site reset, your files and settings remain intact. However, this is not the case with Nuclear Reset, where a more comprehensive reset occurs, affecting files and settings.

The plugin's primary function is to reset your site to its default state. This becomes a powerful tool for recovery purposes, especially in cases of hacks, corruption, or conflicts caused by plugins. By reverting to a clean slate, you can efficiently troubleshoot and resolve these issues.

Absolutely! Advanced WordPress Reset is an excellent asset for theme development. It allows you to revert your site to default settings, providing a fresh environment to work on themes without the need for a complete reinstallation. It also offers you a handy way of switching between versions so you can test drive your theme in different situations and uncover potential bugs and incompatibility issues.

While Advanced WordPress Reset is not intended as a primary backup solution, it offers efficient snapshots that can be helpful in quick site recovery in specific scenarios. However, it's essential to understand that dedicated backup solutions are highly recommended to ensure comprehensive data protection and complement our snapshot feature.

You can use the plugin as needed, and it's particularly useful during the testing and development phases. However, exercise caution, especially when performing resets on live sites. Frequent resets are common in testing environments, allowing developers to iterate and improve their projects.

No, but you can achieve the same result using Snapshot restoration. By utilizing Snapshots or restoring from backups, you can effectively undo a reset and bring your site back to a previous state. That’s why we highly recommend taking a snapshot before any risky reset.

During a standard site reset, plugins and themes are preserved. However, in the case of a nuclear reset, they do not survive the reset process. This distinction ensures you have control over which elements you want to retain and which ones you're comfortable letting go.

Snapshots provide a critical safety net for troubleshooting. By taking Snapshots at different stages of your site's development, you can quickly revert to a previous state if issues arise. This enables you to compare changes, identify problematic areas, and efficiently resolve problems.

Absolutely! The Pro version of Advanced WordPress Reset offers a wide range of advanced features that can benefit all users, regardless of their technical expertise. Whether you're a developer seeking enhanced capabilities or a non-developer looking for efficient site management tools, the Pro version caters to your needs.