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.
5(2 reviews)
·100 active installs·Updated 3 months agoAs of April 2026, Reset file and folder permissions is a WordPress files plugin with 100 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 1.2K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: File Manager Pro – Filester.
5/52 reviews
100active installs
1.2K+total downloads
1 yearsince 2025
Overview
Reset file and folder permissions is a powerful yet safe WordPress plugin designed to help administrators reset file and directory permissions to their recommended secure values, and optionally reset file/folder ownership. This tool is particularly useful after site migrations, server changes, or when dealing with permission-related issues.
Key Features
- Dual Functionality: Reset both permissions (0644/0755) and ownership (user/group) in separate tabs
- Ownership Management: Change file and folder ownership to the correct web server user (VPS/dedicated servers)
- Server Compatibility Check: Automatically detects if ownership functions are available on your server
- Batch Processing: Handles large directory structures efficiently with configurable batch sizes
- Real-time Progress: Visual progress…
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Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
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Changelog
1.1.1
- Added: Screenshots for better plugin visibility on WordPress.org
- Updated: Tested up to WordPress 6.9
- Improved: Screenshot descriptions in readme.txt
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