WordPress plugin comparison
Cron Jobs vs WP Cron HTTP Auth
At a glance
- Cron Jobs has more active installs: 2K+, against 1K+ for WP Cron HTTP Auth.
- On a typical day, WP Cron HTTP Auth is downloaded about 43 times, Cron Jobs about 23.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews, against 4.7 from 3 reviews.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Dec 19, 2025 for Cron Jobs.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 6.9.11 for Cron Jobs.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth has been around longer: since 2018, against 2019 for Cron Jobs.
Line by line
WP Cron HTTP Auth leads on 5 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Cron Jobs |  WP Cron HTTP Auth |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,428 | #6,506 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 758 | 859 |
| Rating | 4.7(3) | 5.0(17) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.45 | ×0.63 |
| Last release | 10 months ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.4 | 5.6.20 |
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