WordPress plugin comparison
Cron Logger vs Manual Cron
At a glance
- Cron Logger has more active installs: 1K+, against 10+ for Manual Cron.
- On a typical day, Cron Logger is downloaded about 112 times, Manual Cron about 1.
- Manual Cron has no reviews yet.
- Cron Logger was updated more recently: Oct 2, 2026, against Dec 26, 2015 for Manual Cron.
- Cron Logger is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.4.34 for Manual Cron.
- Manual Cron has been around longer: since 2015, against 2017 for Cron Logger.
Line by line
Cron Logger leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cron Logger |  Manual Cron |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,502 | #41,381 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 2.3K | 30 |
| Rating | 4.9(8) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 4.4.34 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.62 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 11 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.1 | – |
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