WordPress plugin comparison
Easycron vs Run External Crons
At a glance
- Easycron has more active installs: 200+, against 60+ for Run External Crons.
- On a typical day, Easycron is downloaded about 5 times, Run External Crons about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Easycron was updated more recently: Apr 29, 2023, against Aug 14, 2012 for Run External Crons.
- Easycron is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.2.15, against 3.4.2 for Run External Crons.
- Run External Crons has been around longer: since 2012, against 2013 for Easycron.
Line by line
Easycron leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Easycron |  Run External Crons |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,721 | #20,016 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 96 | 56 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.2.15 | 3.4.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.02 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 3 years ago | 14 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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