Reset file and folder permissions
by Prakhar Bhatia 5 (1 reviews)

Reset file and folder permissions

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

Compatible with WP 6.9
v1.1.1 Current Version v1.1.1
Updated 1 month ago Last Update on 07 Dec, 2025
Synced 13 hours ago Last Synced on
Rank
#16,120
No change
Active Installs
100+
+11.1%
KW Avg Position
53
No change
Downloads
737
+1 today
Support Resolved
0%
No change
Rating
100%
Review 5 out of 5
5 (1 reviews)

Next Milestone 200

Total Progress 23%
100+ 200+
2,779
Ranks to Climb
-
Growth Needed
8,000,000
Active Installs
Pro

Unlock Exact Install Count

See the precise estimated active installs for this plugin, calculated from real-time ranking data.

  • Exact install estimates within tiers
  • Track install growth over time
  • Milestone progress predictions
Upgrade to Pro
Need 77 more installs to reach 200+

Rank Changes

16,031 16,115 16,200 16,284 16,368 13-01-2026 14-01-2026 15-01-2026 16-01-2026 17-01-2026 18-01-2026 19-01-2026 20-01-2026
15,974 16,181 16,389 16,596 16,803 05-01-2026 06-01-2026 07-01-2026 08-01-2026 09-01-2026 10-01-2026 11-01-2026 12-01-2026 13-01-2026 14-01-2026 15-01-2026 16-01-2026 17-01-2026 18-01-2026 19-01-2026 20-01-2026
15,892 16,278 16,663 17,048 17,434 21-12-2025 22-12-2025 23-12-2025 24-12-2025 25-12-2025 26-12-2025 27-12-2025 28-12-2025 29-12-2025 30-12-2025 31-12-2025 01-01-2026 02-01-2026 03-01-2026 04-01-2026 05-01-2026 06-01-2026 07-01-2026 08-01-2026 09-01-2026 10-01-2026 11-01-2026 12-01-2026 13-01-2026 14-01-2026 15-01-2026 16-01-2026 17-01-2026 18-01-2026 19-01-2026 20-01-2026
15,892 16,278 16,663 17,048 17,434 22-10-2025 23-10-2025 24-10-2025 25-10-2025 26-10-2025 27-10-2025 28-10-2025 29-10-2025 30-10-2025 31-10-2025 01-11-2025 02-11-2025 03-11-2025 04-11-2025 05-11-2025 06-11-2025 07-11-2025 08-11-2025 09-11-2025 10-11-2025 11-11-2025 12-11-2025 13-11-2025 14-11-2025 15-11-2025 16-11-2025 17-11-2025 18-11-2025 19-11-2025 20-11-2025 21-11-2025 22-11-2025 23-11-2025 24-11-2025 25-11-2025 26-11-2025 27-11-2025 28-11-2025 29-11-2025 30-11-2025 01-12-2025 02-12-2025 03-12-2025 04-12-2025 05-12-2025 06-12-2025 07-12-2025 08-12-2025 09-12-2025 10-12-2025 11-12-2025 12-12-2025 13-12-2025 14-12-2025 15-12-2025 16-12-2025 17-12-2025 18-12-2025 19-12-2025 20-12-2025 21-12-2025 22-12-2025 23-12-2025 24-12-2025 25-12-2025 26-12-2025 27-12-2025 28-12-2025 29-12-2025 30-12-2025 31-12-2025 01-01-2026 02-01-2026 03-01-2026 04-01-2026 05-01-2026 06-01-2026 07-01-2026 08-01-2026 09-01-2026 10-01-2026 11-01-2026 12-01-2026 13-01-2026 14-01-2026 15-01-2026 16-01-2026 17-01-2026 18-01-2026 19-01-2026 20-01-2026
Current #16,120
Change
Best #

Upgrade to Pro

Unlock 30-day and 90-day rank history charts with a Pro subscription.

Upgrade Now

Active Installs Growth

Active Installs 0,000,000+
Growth +0.0%
Peak 0,000,000

Downloads Growth

0 10 20 13-01-2026 14-01-2026 15-01-2026 16-01-2026 17-01-2026 18-01-2026 19-01-2026 20-01-2026
0 10 20 05-01-2026 06-01-2026 07-01-2026 08-01-2026 09-01-2026 10-01-2026 11-01-2026 12-01-2026 13-01-2026 14-01-2026 15-01-2026 16-01-2026 17-01-2026 18-01-2026 19-01-2026 20-01-2026
0 10 20 21-12-2025 22-12-2025 23-12-2025 24-12-2025 25-12-2025 26-12-2025 27-12-2025 28-12-2025 29-12-2025 30-12-2025 31-12-2025 01-01-2026 02-01-2026 03-01-2026 04-01-2026 05-01-2026 06-01-2026 07-01-2026 08-01-2026 09-01-2026 10-01-2026 11-01-2026 12-01-2026 13-01-2026 14-01-2026 15-01-2026 16-01-2026 17-01-2026 18-01-2026 19-01-2026 20-01-2026
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 22-10-2025 25-10-2025 28-10-2025 31-10-2025 03-11-2025 06-11-2025 09-11-2025 12-11-2025 15-11-2025 18-11-2025 21-11-2025 24-11-2025 27-11-2025 30-11-2025 03-12-2025 06-12-2025 09-12-2025 12-12-2025 15-12-2025 18-12-2025 21-12-2025 24-12-2025 27-12-2025 30-12-2025 02-01-2026 05-01-2026 08-01-2026 11-01-2026 14-01-2026 17-01-2026 20-01-2026
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 20-01-2025 01-02-2025 13-02-2025 25-02-2025 09-03-2025 21-03-2025 02-04-2025 14-04-2025 26-04-2025 08-05-2025 20-05-2025 01-06-2025 13-06-2025 25-06-2025 07-07-2025 19-07-2025 31-07-2025 12-08-2025 24-08-2025 05-09-2025 17-09-2025 29-09-2025 11-10-2025 23-10-2025 04-11-2025 16-11-2025 28-11-2025 10-12-2025 22-12-2025 03-01-2026 15-01-2026 20-01-2026
Downloads
Growth
Peak

Upgrade to Pro

Unlock 30-day, 90-day, and yearly download history charts with a Pro subscription.

Upgrade Now

Reviews & Ratings

5.0
1 reviews
Overall 100%
5
1 (100%)
4
0 (0%)
3
0 (0%)
2
0 (0%)
1
0 (0%)

Tracked Keywords

Showing 3 of 3
Keyword Position Change Type Updated
directories 30 Tag 16 hours ago
permissions 42 Tag 16 hours ago
maintenance 87 Tag 16 hours ago

Unlock Keyword Analytics

Track keyword rankings, search positions, and discover new ranking opportunities with a Pro subscription.

  • Full keyword position tracking
  • Historical ranking data
  • Competitor keyword analysis
Upgrade to Pro

Track This Plugin

Get detailed analytics, keyword tracking, and position alerts delivered to your inbox.

Start Tracking Free

Plugin Details

Version
1.1.1
Last Updated
Dec 07, 2025
Requires WP
5.0+
Tested Up To
6.9
PHP Version
7.4 or higher

Support & Rating

Rating
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5
Reviews
1
Support Threads
0
Resolved
0%

Keywords

Upgrade to Pro

Unlock keyword rankings, search positions, and detailed analytics with a Pro subscription.

Upgrade Now

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.

Sign In / Register

You need to sign in or register to use this feature.