WordPress plugin comparison
Cron Logger vs Hit An External Cron
At a glance
- Cron Logger has more active installs: 1K+, against 10+ for Hit An External Cron.
- On a typical day, Cron Logger is downloaded about 112 times, Hit An External Cron about 1.
- Hit An External Cron has no reviews yet.
- Cron Logger was updated more recently: Oct 2, 2026, against Mar 4, 2010 for Hit An External Cron.
- Cron Logger is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.6.30 for Hit An External Cron.
- Hit An External Cron has been around longer: since 2010, against 2017 for Cron Logger.
Line by line
Cron Logger leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cron Logger |  Hit An External Cron |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,502 | #38,773 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.1K | 27 |
| Rating | 4.9(8) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.6.30 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 16 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | – |
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