WordPress plugin comparison
CronWatch vs WP Cron HTTP Auth
At a glance
- WP Cron HTTP Auth has more active installs: 1K+, against fewer than 10 for CronWatch.
- On a typical day, WP Cron HTTP Auth is downloaded about 43 times, CronWatch about 4.
- CronWatch has no reviews yet.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 24, 2026 for CronWatch.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 7.1.4 for CronWatch.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth has been around longer: since 2018, against 2026 for CronWatch.
Line by line
WP Cron HTTP Auth leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  CronWatch |  WP Cron HTTP Auth |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #67,925 | #6,515 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 257 | 912 |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(17) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.05 | ×0.63 |
| Last release | 16 days ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 | 5.6.20 |
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