WordPress plugin comparison
WP Cron HTTP Auth vs WP Delay Cron
At a glance
- WP Cron HTTP Auth has more active installs: 1K+, against 90+ for WP Delay Cron.
- On a typical day, WP Cron HTTP Auth is downloaded about 43 times, WP Delay Cron about 8.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against May 2, 2016 for WP Delay Cron.
- WP Cron HTTP Auth is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 4.5.33 for WP Delay Cron.
- WP Delay Cron has been around longer: since 2015, against 2018 for WP Cron HTTP Auth.
Line by line
WP Cron HTTP Auth leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WP Cron HTTP Auth |  WP Delay Cron |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,514 | #17,211 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 90+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 922 | 179 |
| Rating | 5.0(17) | 5.0(4) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.2 | 4.5.33 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.63 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 3 days ago | 10 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.20 | – |
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