WordPress plugin comparison
FastCron vs Run External Crons
At a glance
- FastCron has more active installs: 100+, against 60+ for Run External Crons.
- On a typical day, FastCron is downloaded about 5 times, Run External Crons about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- FastCron was updated more recently: Mar 6, 2026, against Aug 14, 2012 for Run External Crons.
- FastCron is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 3.4.2 for Run External Crons.
- Run External Crons has been around longer: since 2012, against 2024 for FastCron.
Line by line
FastCron leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FastCron |  Run External Crons |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,209 | #20,016 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 96 | 56 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 3.4.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.30 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 14 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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