FastCron – Run WP Cron for free
v1.0.1by fastcron · updated 8 months ago
This plugin will set up a free cronjob at FastCron to run your wp-cron.php file automatically. Completely free, no registration required.
- Rank
- #15,178
- Up70 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 136
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.3K
- 2,295 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
FastCron at a glance
FastCron is a WordPress plugin by fastcron with 100+ active installs, the #15,178 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 29% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.1 came out on Mar 6, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 5 plugins tagged “cronjob”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2024.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats116 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | FastCron |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 136 · -4.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 136 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 135 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 137 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 136 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 136 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 135 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 143 |
Rank over time
#15,178 · up 79 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,178 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,248 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,167 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,097 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,081 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,171 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,211 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,158 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,174 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,192 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,256 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,257 |
Growth %
Average -0.42% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.74% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.73% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.47% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.73% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.74% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.59% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
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 #15256 → #15097
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 27, 2024
- Last updated
- Mar 6, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about FastCron
How many websites use FastCron?
FastCron is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,178 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has FastCron been downloaded?
2,295 times in total since 2024. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was FastCron last updated?
Version 1.0.1 came out on Mar 6, 2026 (8 months ago).
Is FastCron compatible with the latest WordPress?
FastCron’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 FastCron still maintained?
Its last release was 8 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does FastCron have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to FastCron?
The plugins most like FastCron, by the tags they share, are WP Cron Cleaner (400+), Cron Tasks Viewer (200+) and Run External Crons (60+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 136 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.3K |
| Author | fastcron |
| First released | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Version | 1.0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 6, 2026 |
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