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Cache-Control vs WP Cron HTTP Auth (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Cache-Control

Cache-Control

5(6)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Cache-Control
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WP Cron HTTP Auth

WP Cron HTTP Auth

5(15)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
View WP Cron HTTP Auth

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Cache-Control has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cache-Control has accumulated 99K+ total downloads while WP Cron HTTP Auth has 32K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Cache-Control
WP Cron HTTP Auth5/5
Total Reviews
6Cache-Control
►
WP Cron HTTP Auth15
Active Installs
1.0K+Cache-Control
WP Cron HTTP Auth1.0K+
Total Downloads
99K+Cache-Control
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WP Cron HTTP Auth32K+
Support Resolution
N/ACache-Control
WP Cron HTTP AuthN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoCache-Control
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WP Cron HTTP Auth1 week ago
First Released
2016Cache-Control
WP Cron HTTP Auth2018
Age
10 yearsCache-Control
WP Cron HTTP Auth8 years
WP Requires
4.4.1+Cache-Control
WP Cron HTTP Auth4.7+
PHP Requires
false+Cache-Control
WP Cron HTTP Auth5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeCache-Control
WP Cron HTTP AuthFree
Latest Version
2.2.5Cache-Control
WP Cron HTTP Auth3.4

Rating Breakdown

Cache-Control

5/5(6 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

WP Cron HTTP Auth

5/5(15 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Cache-Control Reviews

by Mos Craciun

Cool plugin

Nice! Simple and elegant. However, misses some other directives defined in the specification. For example 5.2.2. Response Cache-Control Directives

by masamis

must install !

perfect solution for CDN This topic was modified 4 years, 1 month ago by masamis.

by Anonymous User 14978628

Hidden Gem

A very useful plugin if you have your cdn setup to benefit from it as you can set a longer cache expiry time on things that don’t change very often. Also excellent support from plugin developer, and a

WP Cron HTTP Auth Reviews

by Jean Werk

I couldn’t live without this plugin

Simple and efficient. I’ve installed it on all my Dev sites.

by digitalgonzo

Does it work with NGINX?

Hi, Thanks a lot for the plugin!Does it also work with NGINX?For some reason it does not work on my server…Many thanks!

by Anonymous User 20791862

it works!

it works!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cache-Control or WP Cron HTTP Auth more popular?
Cache-Control has 1.0K+ active installations while WP Cron HTTP Auth has 1.0K+. WP Cron HTTP Auth is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Cache-Control or WP Cron HTTP Auth?
Cache-Control has a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews, while WP Cron HTTP Auth has a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are Cache-Control and WP Cron HTTP Auth free?
Cache-Control is free and WP Cron HTTP Auth is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Cache-Control or WP Cron HTTP Auth?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Cache-Control was last updated 6 years ago and WP Cron HTTP Auth was last updated 1 week ago.

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