Change WP Cron Request URL
v1.0.2by PRESSMAN · updated 6 years ago
This plugin changes the request url when wp-cron executed.
- Rank
- #47,764
- Down3,380 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 12
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,138 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Change WP Cron Request URL at a glance
Change WP Cron Request URL is a WordPress plugin by PRESSMAN with 10+ active installs, the #47,764 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.2 came out on Aug 27, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.5.24. Among the 50 plugins tagged “wp cron”, it ranks #22. It was first released in 2018.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats41 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Change WP Cron Request URL |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 12 · -14.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
Rank over time
#47,764 · down 5,804 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #47,764 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #44,384 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #37,805 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #46,824 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #38,679 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #34,858 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #41,960 |
Growth %
Average -1.39% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +12.50% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 5.5.23 → 5.5.24
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9.8
- Tested up to
- 5.5.24
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Oct 29, 2018
- Last updated
- Aug 27, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Change WP Cron Request URL
How many websites use Change WP Cron Request URL?
Change WP Cron Request URL is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #47,764 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Change WP Cron Request URL been downloaded?
2,138 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Change WP Cron Request URL last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Aug 27, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Change WP Cron Request URL compatible with the latest WordPress?
Change WP Cron Request URL’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.5.24, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Change WP Cron Request URL still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Change WP Cron Request URL have?
No one has reviewed Change WP Cron Request URL on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Change WP Cron Request URL?
The plugins most like Change WP Cron Request URL, by the tags they share, are Cron Jobs (2K+), WP Cron HTTP Auth (1K+) and WP-Cron Control (1K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 12 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | PRESSMAN |
| First released | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 4.9.8 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Aug 27, 2020 |
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