=== SiteFlush === Contributors: jinaldesai Donate Link: https://arisewp.com/ Tags: site flush, reboot, start afesh, cleanup, start from scratch Requires at least: 5.8 Tested up to: 6.9 Requires PHP: 7.4 Stable tag: 1.0.0 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Flush your WordPress site to a completely fresh installation. Removes all content, plugins (except this one), themes, and uploads. == Description == Flush WordPress site to a fresh, clean slate with a single click. This is perfect for: * Development and testing environments * Cleaning up after experiments * Starting fresh without manual database manipulation * Learning WordPress without creating new installations = What Gets Removed = When you run SiteFlush, the following happens: * Database: All WordPress tables are dropped and recreated * Plugins: All plugins are deactivated and deleted (except SiteFlush) * Themes: All non-default themes are deleted * Uploads: All files in wp-content/uploads are deleted * Settings: Site options are reset to defaults = What Stays Safe = * `wp-config.php` (database credentials remain intact) * `.htaccess` (server configuration unchanged) * SiteFlush plugin itself * WordPress core files * Default WordPress themes (Twenty Twenty-series) = Important Warnings = ⚠️ This action is DESTRUCTIVE and IRREVERSIBLE * There is NO undo * There is NO backup (in the free version) * ALL your content will be permanently deleted * Use only on development/testing sites = Requirements = * WordPress 5.8 or higher * PHP 7.4 or higher * Single-site installation only (multisite not supported) * `manage_options` capability (administrator role) == Installation == 1. Upload the `siteflush` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/` directory 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress 3. Navigate to Tools → SiteFlush to access the siteflush page = Usage = 1. Go to SiteFlush in your WordPress admin 2. Review the warning and environment information 3. Type `SITEFLUSH` (all caps, exactly) in the confirmation field 4. Click the "Flush WordPress" button 5. Confirm the final warning dialog 6. Wait for the flush to complete 7. It will log you in automatically == Frequently Asked Questions == = Is this safe to use on a production site? = NO. This plugin is designed for development and testing environments only. It will permanently delete all your content with no way to recover it. = Can I undo the operation? = No. The free version of SiteFlush does not include backup or restore functionality. Once you SITEFLUSH, everything is gone permanently. = Will my admin account be deleted? = NO. Admin account won't be deleted (The one created during WordPress install). All other users will be deleted. = Does this work on multisite? = No. SiteFlush only works on single-site WordPress installations. = What happens to my custom database tables? = Only tables with the WordPress prefix (default: `wp_`) are dropped. Custom tables with different prefixes will remain. = Can I keep specific plugins or themes? = Not in the free version. All plugins (except SiteFlush) and all non-default themes are deleted. == Screenshots == 1. The main SiteFlush admin page with warning panel and environment information 2. Flush Confirmation dialog box 3. Flush in progress with progress bar first part 4. Flush in progress with progress bar finished == Changelog == ### 1.0.0 - 2026-03-09 #### Initial release - Initial release of SiteFlush (Free Version) - Complete WordPress site SiteFlush functionality - Database table dropping and reinstallation - Plugin deactivation and deletion (except self) - Theme switching and cleanup - Uploads directory clearing - Admin interface as separate menu - Warning panel with clear destructive action notice - Environment information display (URL, WP version, PHP version) - Friction using double confirmation, by typing SITEFLUSH box and popup confirmation - Progress bar for the SITEFLUSH action