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Reset Your WordPress Website Using a Plugin

Resetting your WordPress site removes all content, settings, and customizations, returning it to a fresh WordPress installation. This is useful when you want to start over or test a clean setup.

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This action cannot be undone. All your posts, pages, media, plugins, themes, and settings will be permanently deleted. Always create a backup before resetting your site.

Before You Reset​

Important steps before resetting:

  1. Create a backup – WordPress Hosting Pro creates daily backups automatically. Make sure you have a recent backup you can restore if needed.
  2. Export important content – If you have content you want to keep, export it before resetting.
  3. Note your current setup – Write down which plugins and themes you're using so you can reinstall them if needed.

How to Reset Your WordPress Site​

Step 1: Install the WP Reset Plugin​

  1. Go to your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Navigate to Plugins > Add New.
  3. Search for "WP Reset".
  4. Click Install Now, then Activate the plugin.

Step 2: Access WP Reset Tools​

  1. In the dashboard, go to Tools > WP Reset.

WP Reset Plugin

Step 3: Reset the Site​

  1. Scroll to the reset section.
  2. Type "reset" in the confirmation box (this prevents accidental resets).
  3. Click Reset Site.

That's it! Your site will be reset to a fresh WordPress installation, ready for new configurations.

After Resetting​

After resetting, you'll need to:

  1. Reinstall plugins – Install any plugins you need for your site.
  2. Install a theme – Choose and install a theme for your site.
  3. Configure settings – Set up your site title, permalinks, and other basic settings.
  4. Create content – Start adding pages and posts to your site.

Alternative: Restore from Backup​

If you reset your site by mistake or want to go back, you can restore from a backup:

  1. Go to WordPress Hosting Pro dashboard.
  2. Navigate to the Backups tab.
  3. Find the backup you want to restore.
  4. Click Restore and confirm.

This will restore your site to the state it was in when that backup was created.