Resetting your WordPress website can be necessary when you’re starting fresh, working on a client project, or just testing new themes and plugins. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to reset a WordPress website completely free using a trusted plugin — no technical skills required!
Whether you’ve broken your layout or want to remove demo content from a theme, resetting your WordPress site is often the best option.
Important Note Before You Reset
If you are working on a client website, make sure to discuss and get permission before resetting. Resetting WordPress will delete all content, including:
✅ Pages
✅ Posts
✅ Media
✅ Users
✅ Theme and plugin settings
If you’re only experimenting or working on your own project, you can proceed safely.
✅ Why Reset a WordPress Website?
✅ To fix a broken site setup.
✅ To clean up demo content after theme installation.
✅ To start fresh after testing plugins or features.
✅ To prepare a site for handoff to a client.
Steps to Reset WordPress Using WP Reset Plugin
Here’s the quick and safe way to reset your site:
🔽 Steps After “Plugins > Add New”
- In the search bar, type
WP Reset - Find the plugin named WP Reset – Most Advanced WordPress Reset Tool by WebFactory Ltd
- Click Install Now
- Once installed, click Activate
After activation, you’ll find WP Reset under the Tools menu in your WordPress dashboard.
Search and Install “WP Reset”
Search for WP Reset – a powerful plugin by WebFactory.
Direct Link to Plugin
Click:
✅ Install Now
✅ Activate
Access WP Reset Settings
English Version (for blog post use):
After activating the plugin:
- Go to your WordPress dashboard.
- Hover over the Tools menu in the left sidebar.
- Click on WP Reset from the dropdown.
This will open the WP Reset settings page where you can:
- View different reset tools
- Access snapshots (for backups)
- Learn about pro features
- And most importantly, perform a site reset
You’ll see multiple tabs like:
✅ Reset
✅ Snapshots
✅ Collections
✅ Support
Ignore Pro features unless needed. Focus on the Site Reset section.
Configure Reset Options
Before resetting, choose the following options based on your needs:
✅ Reactivate current theme (optional)
❌ Reactivate plugins (optional)
In the input field, type reset and click Reset Site. Confirm your decision when prompted.
Check Your Fresh Install
After a few seconds, your site will look like a fresh WordPress installation:
✅ One sample post
✅ Default pages (Privacy Policy, Sample Page)
✅ No active plugins
Pro Features (Optional)
WP Reset offers Pro options like:
✅ Resetting individual components (themes, plugins, uploads)
✅ Creating snapshots
✅ Plugin & theme collections
But for basic resets, the free version is more than enough!
🔗 Learn more about Pro: WP Reset Official Site
Watch the Full Video Tutorial
Watch the full tutorial on Riad Mahmud’s YouTube Channel:
👉 How to Reset WordPress Website for FREE?
Got Questions?
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✅ Summary
Resetting your WordPress site is easy using the WP Reset plugin. It’s beginner-friendly, fast, and perfect for both personal use and client projects (with permission!). Always backup important data and use reset wisely.
