WordPress plugin comparison
FastCron vs WP Cron HTTP Auth
At a glance
- WP Cron HTTP Auth has more active installs: 1K+, against 100+ for FastCron.
- On a typical day, WP Cron HTTP Auth is downloaded about 43 times, FastCron about 5.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Mar 6, 2026 for FastCron.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 6.9.11 for FastCron.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth has been around longer: since 2018, against 2024 for FastCron.
Line by line
WP Cron HTTP Auth leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  FastCron |  WP Cron HTTP Auth |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,244 | #6,514 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 102 | 922 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(17) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.30 | ×0.63 |
| Last release | 8 months ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6.20 |
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