WordPress plugin comparison
Cron View vs Run External Crons
At a glance
- Run External Crons has more active installs: 60+, against 40+ for Cron View.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Cron View was updated more recently: Feb 28, 2015, against Aug 14, 2012 for Run External Crons.
- Cron View is tested with a newer WordPress: 4.0.38, against 3.4.2 for Run External Crons.
- Run External Crons has been around longer: since 2012, against 2015 for Cron View.
Line by line
Run External Crons leads on 3 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cron View |  Run External Crons |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #23,002 | #20,016 |
| Active installs | 40+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 48 | 56 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 4.0.38 | 3.4.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 11 years ago | 14 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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