Easycron
v1.3.2by EasyCron · updated 3 years ago
Utilize EasyCron's API to configure a cron job that will trigger WordPress's cron script (wp-cron.php) periodically.
- Rank
- #12,747
- Up15 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 220
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 14.1K
- 14,145 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Easycron at a glance
Easycron is a WordPress plugin by EasyCron with 200+ active installs, the #12,747 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 100% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.3.2 came out on Apr 29, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.2.15. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “task scheduler”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats107 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Easycron |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 220 · -3.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 220 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 219 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 220 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 220 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 221 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 220 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 220 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 219 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 221 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 223 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 227 |
Rank over time
#12,747 · down 101 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,747 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,762 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,758 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,726 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,731 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,697 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,727 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,719 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,689 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,764 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,696 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,655 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,646 |
Growth %
Average -0.26% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.23% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.46% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.45% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +0.91% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.91% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.90% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.76% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #12655 → #12726
- Tested up to 6.2.14 → 6.2.15
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.3100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 6.2.15
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 17, 2013
- Last updated
- Apr 29, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Easycron
How many websites use Easycron?
Easycron is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,747 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Easycron been downloaded?
14,145 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Easycron last updated?
Version 1.3.2 came out on Apr 29, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is Easycron compatible with the latest WordPress?
Easycron’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.2.15, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Easycron still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Easycron have?
5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Easycron?
The plugins most like Easycron, by the tags they share, are WP Cron Cleaner (400+), WP Cron per Action (10+) and Manual Cron (10+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 220 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 14.1K |
| Author | EasyCron |
| First released | Oct 17, 2013 |
| Version | 1.3.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 29, 2023 |
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