by Prakhar Bhatia 5 (3 reviews)

Reset file and folder permissions

Name: Reset file and folder permissions
Rating: 5.0 (3 reviews)
Author: Prakhar Bhatia

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

Reset file and folder permissions ranks #11,365 among WordPress.org plugins with 200+ active installations, is #300 of 1,658 in the Performance category, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews, and was last updated May 23, 2026. Data from WordPress.org, refreshed twice daily — see methodology.

Tested up to WP 7.0.8 (Current: 7.1.4)

v1.2.0 Current Version v1.2.0

Updated 5 months ago Last Update on 23 May, 2026

Refreshed 1 week ago Last Refreshed on

#300 of 1,658 in Performance Top 25% by installs Downloads +19.7% this week

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Plugin Details

Version: 1.2.0
Last Updated: May 23, 2026
Requires WP: 5.0+
Tested Up To: 7.0.8
PHP Version: 7.4 or higher
Author: Prakhar Bhatia

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Reviews: 3
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TL;DR

AI summary of the plugin's readme

This plugin is for WordPress administrators who need to fix file and directory permissions and ownership, especially after site migrations or server changes. It resets files to 0644 and directories to 0755 permissions, and can also correct file/folder ownership to resolve write access and permission-related errors.

Reset file permissions to 0644
Reset directory permissions to 0755
Reset file/folder ownership
Server compatibility check
Batch processing for large directories
Real-time progress bar
Selective directory processing
Error logging and reporting

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Reset file and folder permissions

Yes, the plugin includes multiple safety measures: - Requires administrator privileges - Shows confirmation dialogs before processing - Validates all paths to ensure they're within WordPress - Processes files in batches to prevent timeouts - Provides detailed error reporting

The permissions set by this plugin (0644 for files, 0755 for directories) are the WordPress recommended standards. However, some special files or custom configurations might require different permissions. Always backup your site before making changes.

No, permission changes cannot be automatically undone. This is why it's important to have a backup before running the tool. However, the plugin sets standard WordPress permissions that should work for most installations.

The plugin processes files in batches, so if interrupted, only the current batch might be affected. You can safely restart the process, and it will continue from where it left off.

Yes, as long as your hosting provider allows the PHP chmod() function and you have sufficient file system permissions. The plugin will display an error if chmod() is not available.

Yes, you can choose to process: - Entire WordPress installation - WP Content directory only - Plugins directory only - Themes directory only - Uploads directory only

File ownership determines which user and group have control over files. In WordPress, files should typically be owned by the web server user (like www-data, apache, or nginx) to ensure proper functionality. Incorrect ownership can prevent WordPress from writing files, installing plugins/themes, or updating content.

The ownership reset feature requires PHP functions (chown, chgrp, and POSIX functions) that are often disabled on shared hosting for security reasons. These functions typically require elevated server privileges and are only available on VPS, dedicated servers, or hosting environments where you have more control. If you don't see the ownership tab or see a compatibility warning, contact your hosting provider or consider upgrading to a more flexible hosting solution.

The plugin automatically detects your web server's user and group and recommends them. In most cases, you should use the recommended values. Common web server users include: www-data (Ubuntu/Debian), apache (CentOS/RHEL), nginx (Nginx servers), or _www (macOS).

Yes, setting incorrect ownership can prevent WordPress from functioning properly. Always use the recommended values provided by the plugin. If you're unsure, contact your hosting provider or a WordPress professional before making ownership changes.