WordPress plugin comparison
Run External Crons vs WP Cron Cleaner
At a glance
- WP Cron Cleaner has more active installs: 400+, against 60+ for Run External Crons.
- On a typical day, WP Cron Cleaner is downloaded about 7 times, Run External Crons about 2.
- Run External Crons is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 3.4 from 12 reviews.
- WP Cron Cleaner was updated more recently: Aug 20, 2026, against Aug 14, 2012 for Run External Crons.
- WP Cron Cleaner is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.4.2 for Run External Crons.
- Run External Crons has been around longer: since 2012, against 2016 for WP Cron Cleaner.
Line by line
WP Cron Cleaner leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Run External Crons |  WP Cron Cleaner |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,016 | #9,329 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 400+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 56 | 197 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 3.4(12) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.4.2 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.44 |
| Last release | 14 years ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.0 |
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