WordPress plugin comparison
Cronjob Scheduler vs Run External Crons
At a glance
- Cronjob Scheduler has more active installs: 900+, against 50+ for Run External Crons.
- On a typical day, Cronjob Scheduler is downloaded about 8 times, Run External Crons about 2.
- Run External Crons is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.4 from 14 reviews.
- Cronjob Scheduler was updated more recently: May 26, 2020, against Aug 14, 2012 for Run External Crons.
- Cronjob Scheduler is tested with a newer WordPress: 5.4.25, against 3.4.2 for Run External Crons.
- Run External Crons has been around longer: since 2012, against 2014 for Cronjob Scheduler.
Line by line
Cronjob Scheduler leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cronjob Scheduler |  Run External Crons |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #7,235 | #20,189 |
| Active installs | 900+ | 50+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 158 | 54 |
| Rating | 4.4(14) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 5.4.25 | 3.4.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 6 years ago | 14 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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