How to Reset JetBrains IDE Trial Without a License Key (All Products)

Background

JetBrains IDEs embed a fixed 30‑day trial counter in the code. The counter advances regardless of actual usage, which can be inconvenient when the user cannot evaluate the IDE during that period (for example, personal circumstances that prevent IDE use).

A third‑party plugin named IDE Eval Reset can reset the trial data, effectively extending the usable trial window. The plugin is intended for learning and research only.

Installation

Open Settings/Preferences → Plugins → Manage Plugin Repositories .

Add the repository URL https://plugins.zhile.io.

Search for IDE Eval Reset and install it. Ensure network connectivity if the plugin is not found.

Usage

The plugin monitors IDE focus events. When the IDE loses or gains focus, it checks whether the trial has been active for more than 25 days without a reset. If so, it shows a prompt. The first installation may prompt immediately because no previous reset timestamp exists.

Manual reset can be invoked from the menu:

If no project is open, select Get Help → Eval Reset on the Welcome screen.

If a project is open, select Help → Eval Reset .

The plugin window contains:

Reload – refreshes displayed information.

Reset – asks whether to reset the trial data and restart the IDE. Confirming performs the reset and restarts the IDE; cancelling does nothing.

Auto reset before each restart – when checked, the trial data is automatically reset each time the IDE is closed or restarted.

Open‑Source Information

The plugin is released under the GPL‑2.0 license. Source code is hosted at https://gitee.com/pengzhile/ide-eval-resetter. Contributions via pull requests are welcomed. The plugin is intended solely for personal learning and research; commercial use is prohibited.

Supported JetBrains Products

IntelliJ IDEA

AppCode

CLion

DataGrip

GoLand

PhpStorm

PyCharm

Rider

RubyMine

WebStorm