WordPress plugin comparison
FastCron vs Manual Cron
At a glance
- FastCron has more active installs: 100+, against 10+ for Manual Cron.
- On a typical day, FastCron is downloaded about 5 times, Manual Cron about 1.
- Manual Cron has no reviews yet.
- FastCron was updated more recently: Mar 6, 2026, against Dec 26, 2015 for Manual Cron.
- FastCron is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 4.4.34 for Manual Cron.
- Manual Cron has been around longer: since 2015, against 2024 for FastCron.
Line by line
FastCron leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FastCron |  Manual Cron |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,209 | #41,381 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 96 | 30 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 4.4.34 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.30 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 11 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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