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WP Cron HTTP Auth

v3.7

by Jeff Starr · updated 3 days ago

Enables WP Cron on sites using HTTP Authentication.

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Rank
#6,514
Down18 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,260
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
39.7K
39,704 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
17 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +54.7% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~33d

WP Cron HTTP Auth at a glance

WP Cron HTTP Auth is a WordPress plugin by Jeff Starr with 1K+ active installs, the #6,514 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 43 times, 55% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews. Version 3.7 came out on Nov 5, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.2. Among the 4 plugins tagged “http auth”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2018.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

932 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
WP Cron HTTP Auth Compare series
Downloads over time: 24 days across 1 series.20406080Oct 10Oct 14Oct 18Oct 22Oct 25Oct 29Nov 2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateWP Cron HTTP Auth
Nov 2, 202673
Nov 1, 202623
Oct 31, 202617
Oct 30, 202622
Oct 29, 202641
Oct 28, 202644
Oct 27, 202678
Oct 26, 202675
Oct 25, 202622
Oct 24, 202618
Oct 23, 202643
Oct 22, 202674
Oct 21, 202643
Oct 20, 202658
Oct 19, 202654
Oct 18, 202613
Oct 17, 202617
Oct 16, 202620
Oct 15, 202640
Oct 14, 202641
Oct 13, 202643
Oct 12, 202653
Oct 11, 202610
Oct 10, 202610

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,259 · -2.2% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.1.2K1.3K1.3KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Nov 6, 2026: Tested up to 7.2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20261,259
Nov 8, 20261,266
Nov 7, 20261,264
Nov 5, 20261,265
Nov 4, 20261,259
Nov 3, 20261,254
Nov 2, 20261,249
Nov 1, 20261,250
Oct 31, 20261,241
Oct 30, 20261,248
Oct 29, 20261,248
Oct 28, 20261,245
Oct 27, 20261,287

Rank over time

#6,514 · up 33 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#6.5K#6.5K#6.5K#6.6KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Nov 6, 2026: Tested up to 7.2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#6,514
Nov 8, 2026#6,496
Nov 7, 2026#6,496
Nov 6, 2026#6,493
Nov 5, 2026#6,507
Nov 4, 2026#6,530
Nov 3, 2026#6,537
Nov 2, 2026#6,539
Nov 1, 2026#6,536
Oct 31, 2026#6,558
Oct 30, 2026#6,551
Oct 29, 2026#6,556
Oct 28, 2026#6,555
Oct 27, 2026#6,547

Growth %

Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-2%0%2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.55%
Nov 8, 2026+0.16%
Nov 7, 2026-0.04%
Nov 5, 2026+0.48%
Nov 4, 2026+0.40%
Nov 3, 2026+0.40%
Nov 2, 2026-0.08%
Nov 1, 2026+0.72%
Oct 31, 2026-0.56%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 2026+0.24%
Oct 28, 2026-3.26%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Nov 6, 2026: Tested up to 7.2Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 7.1.4
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. So far:Rank #6507 → #6514
    • Tested up to 7.1.4 → 7.2
    • Released 3.7 (was 3.6)
  2. Rank #6555 → #6507
    • Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v3.654%
  • v3.720%
  • v3.57.4%
  • v3.27.0%
  • Other11%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★17 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
3.7
Requires WordPress
4.7
Tested up to
7.2
Requires PHP
5.6.20
First released
Jun 6, 2018
Last updated
Nov 5, 2026
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about WP Cron HTTP Auth

How many websites use WP Cron HTTP Auth?

WP Cron HTTP Auth is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,514 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has WP Cron HTTP Auth been downloaded?

39,704 times in total since 2018. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 43 times. See download stats

When was WP Cron HTTP Auth last updated?

Version 3.7 came out on Nov 5, 2026 (3 days ago). See every release

Is WP Cron HTTP Auth compatible with the latest WordPress?

Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.2, ahead of the current 7.1.

Does WP Cron HTTP Auth have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for WP Cron HTTP Auth. See its security record

Is WP Cron HTTP Auth still maintained?

Yes. Its last release was 3 days ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does WP Cron HTTP Auth have?

5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to WP Cron HTTP Auth?

The plugins most like WP Cron HTTP Auth, by the tags they share, are Cron Jobs (2K+), WP-Cron Control (1K+) and Cron Logger (1K+). Compare all alternatives

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

17 reviews

  • 5 stars: 17 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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WP Cron HTTP Auth
Estimated installs≈ 1,260
Reported installs1K+
Rating5.0
Reviews17
Total downloads39.7K
AuthorJeff Starr
First releasedJun 6, 2018
Version3.7
Requires WP4.7
Requires PHP5.6.20
Last updatedNov 5, 2026

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