WordPress plugin comparison
Cron Guard vs WP Cron Cleaner
At a glance
- WP Cron Cleaner has more active installs: 400+, against fewer than 10 for Cron Guard.
- On a typical day, WP Cron Cleaner is downloaded about 7 times, Cron Guard about 3.
- Cron Guard has no reviews yet.
- WP Cron Cleaner was updated more recently: Aug 20, 2026, against Jun 24, 2026 for Cron Guard.
- WP Cron Cleaner is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 7.0.8 for Cron Guard.
- WP Cron Cleaner has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for Cron Guard.
Line by line
WP Cron Cleaner leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cron Guard |  WP Cron Cleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #71,742 | #9,329 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 67 | 197 |
| Rating | No ratings | 3.4(12) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.44 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
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