Whatever the cause, if you want to Reset Your WordPress this will erase all of your modifications and settings, leaving you with a blank slate, similar to doing the same when you reset your phone to its factory default settings.
You can Reset Your WordPress using the WP Reset plugin. Without changing any files, WP Reset immediately returns the site’s database to its initial installation settings. It removes all content and modifications or only specifically chosen elements like theme options. WordPress Reset is quick and secure to use since it has built-in snapshots that enable one-click restoration. Several fail-safe methods are built into it, ensuring that data is never lost by mistake. For creators of plugins and themes, WP Reset is quite useful. By giving users a rapid method to change parameters and retest code, it expedites testing and debugging. It is the only WP development tool that allows advanced reset for non-developers.
Before moving on, please read the instructions carefully to understand what WP Reset accomplishes, and remember to always create a snapshot.
RESETTING WILL DELETE:
- all posts, pages, custom post types, comments, media entries, users
- all default WP database tables
- all custom database tables that have the same prefix table prefix as the one defined in wp-config.php and used by default tables
RESETTING WILL NOT DELETE OR MODIFY:
- media files no longer appear under Media in the admin but are still there in the wp-uploads folder.
- nothing is changed; all uploaded files, plugins, and themes remain in place.
- site title, WordPress address, URL, language, and settings for search engine visibility
- currently logged in user will be restored with the current username and password
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I CLICK THE RESET BUTTON?
- remember to always create a snapshot first or a full backup
- you will have to confirm the action one more time because there is NO UNDO
- everything will be reset; see bullets above for details
- site title, WordPress address, site address, site language, search engine visibility settings as well as the current user will be restored
- you will be logged out, automatically logged in and taken to the admin dashboard
- WP Reset plugin will be reactivated if that option is chosen in the post-reset options
Steps to Reset Your WordPress
Step 1: Install and Activate the WP Reset Plugin
You can do so directly in your WordPress dashboard by clicking Plugins > Add New.
Step 2: Navigate to WP Reset Dashboard
You have to go to Tools -> WP Reset to open the WP Reset dashboard. Scroll down to the Site Reset section and type “‘reset” in the Confirmation field.
Step 3: Reset Your WordPress
You will be prompted with a pop-up message to confirm you want to reset your WordPress. To proceed, choose Reset WordPress.
You must remember that this is completely damaging. There is nothing you can do to restore your present WordPress site after it has been totally erased. You won’t have any Undo option, unless, of course, you’ve made a backup of your website. If you haven’t, I strongly suggest it. You need to the world’s most trusted WordPress backup, restore, and clone plugin named UpdraftPlus to make sure you will backup your website in the safest way.
A success message will appear on the front page of your WordPress dashboard when the reset is finished.
You’re not finished yet. Instead of removing theme and plugin files by default, WP Reset deactivates them. However, this plugin also allows you to remove these files.
Step 4: Delete Themes and Plugins.
Go to Tools -> WP Reset -> Tools. Click the link labeled Delete Themes and Delete Plugins.
Your website will now be reset from scratch. You’ll need to set up your settings, add plugins, create new pages and posts, and install a new theme.