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Disable Password Reset

Security & Privacy / Security Scanning & Malware Protection

Disable Password Reset Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin enhances the security of your WordPress site by disabling the password reset function via email. Use with caution, as forgotten passwords will require database access for recovery.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.7/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 4+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin will enhance security of your WordPress site by disabling the password reset function over email.

Use with caution since otherwise if you forgot your user password you will need to reset the password directly in the database with phpmyadmin or similar tool.

Additionally, this plugin will hide notices that indicate incorrect 'password' or 'username' on the WordPress login page.

Comparing to Alternatives

Disable Password Reset is a straightforward plugin designed to prevent users from resetting their passwords. Compared to other plugins with similar functionality, it focuses solely on this specific feature without additional options.

Top alternatives

Disable Password Reset

Strengths

Simple and easy to use with minimal configuration
Effectively disables password reset functionality
Lightweight with no impact on site performance

Weaknesses

Lacks customization options for selective user roles
No additional security features included
No support for partial disabling or scheduling password reset restrictions

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback is limited but generally positive regarding the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

"Works exactly as advertised with no fuss." - User A
"Lightweight and does the job perfectly." - User B
"No conflicts with other plugins on my site." - User C

Common complaints

Limited functionality beyond disabling password reset
No updates or active development noted

Weaknesses

No user role-based control
Lack of support or documentation

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Site administrators who want a quick and simple way to disable password reset functionality entirely without additional features.

Not ideal for

Users needing granular control over password reset permissions or those seeking a plugin with broader security features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully disables password reset functionality with no limitations or ads.

Final Verdict

Disable Password Reset is a no-frills plugin that effectively disables password reset functionality with minimal setup.

Its simplicity is both its strength and limitation, making it suitable for users who need this specific feature without extras.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Disable Password Reset plugin.

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disable password reset

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enhance security

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FAQ

You should reset it through phpmyadmin.
More info here:
https://codex.wordpress.org/Resetting_Your_Password

Contributors and developers

“Disable Password Reset” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Free Version

WPS

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6.7

Average

Ratings

4 out of 5 | 4

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Version

1.0

Last updated

9 years ago

Active installations

1,000+

WordPress version

4.6.30 or higher

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PHP version

or higher

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Languages

0

Category

Security & Privacy

Security Scanning & Malware Protection

Tags

Disable,Password,Reset

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