WordPress plugin comparison
Run External Crons vs WP Cron HTTP Auth
At a glance
- WP Cron HTTP Auth has more active installs: 1K+, against 60+ for Run External Crons.
- On a typical day, WP Cron HTTP Auth is downloaded about 43 times, Run External Crons about 2.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Aug 14, 2012 for Run External Crons.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 3.4.2 for Run External Crons.
- Run External Crons has been around longer: since 2012, against 2018 for WP Cron HTTP Auth.
Line by line
WP Cron HTTP Auth leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Run External Crons |  WP Cron HTTP Auth |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #20,016 | #6,515 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 56 | 912 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(17) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.4.2 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.63 |
| Last release | 14 years ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.6.20 |
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