Cronjob Scheduler vs CollabPress (2026)

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

Cronjob Scheduler

4.4(14)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago

View Cronjob Scheduler

CollabPress

3.6(9)

90 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago

View CollabPress

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Cronjob Scheduler has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 14 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cronjob Scheduler has accumulated 41K+ total downloads while CollabPress has 73K+.

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Cronjob Scheduler		CollabPress
Rating	4.4/5	◄	3.6/5
Total Reviews	14	◄	9
Active Installs	1.0K+	◄	90
Total Downloads	41K+	►	73K+
Support Resolution	N/A		N/A
Last Updated	5 years ago	◄	12 years ago
First Released	2014		2010
Age	12 years		16 years
WP Requires	3.5.1+		3.5+
PHP Requires	false+		false+
Business Model	Free		Free
Latest Version	1.40.1		1.3.1.2

Rating

4.4/5Cronjob Scheduler

◄

CollabPress3.6/5

Total Reviews

14Cronjob Scheduler

◄

CollabPress9

Active Installs

1.0K+Cronjob Scheduler

◄

CollabPress90

Total Downloads

41K+Cronjob Scheduler

►

CollabPress73K+

Support Resolution

N/ACronjob Scheduler

CollabPressN/A

Last Updated

5 years agoCronjob Scheduler

◄

CollabPress12 years ago

First Released

2014Cronjob Scheduler

CollabPress2010

Age

12 yearsCronjob Scheduler

CollabPress16 years

WP Requires

3.5.1+Cronjob Scheduler

CollabPress3.5+

PHP Requires

false+Cronjob Scheduler

CollabPressfalse+

Business Model

FreeCronjob Scheduler

CollabPressFree

Latest Version

1.40.1Cronjob Scheduler

CollabPress1.3.1.2

Rating Breakdown

Cronjob Scheduler

4.4/5(14 reviews)

71%

14%

CollabPress

3.6/5(9 reviews)

44%

22%

11%

22%

Download Trends

Recent Reviews

Cronjob Scheduler Reviews

by xjamesb

Great plugin and great support

This plugin simply replaces the adhoc triggering of your scheduled tasks with a trigger delivered by your host operating system. This increases reliability. There are no downsides. It also makes it ea

by jdoe87165

Working well and fast support from the developer

This plugin was recommended for another plugin, Projectopia. Chris is very fast to respond to what looks like most requests when trouble arises. Thanks again Chris!

by randymoller

Incomplete, but works

This plugin would be the perfect cronjob scheduler if jobs could be scheduled at a given time, instead of only allowing intervals. The UI is stellar, and functions as advertised, however, without the

CollabPress Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cronjob Scheduler or CollabPress more popular?

Cronjob Scheduler has 1.0K+ active installations while CollabPress has 90. Cronjob Scheduler is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.

Which has better ratings — Cronjob Scheduler or CollabPress?

Cronjob Scheduler has a 4.4/5 rating from 14 reviews, while CollabPress has a 3.6/5 rating from 9 reviews.

Are Cronjob Scheduler and CollabPress free?

Cronjob Scheduler is free and CollabPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.

Which plugin has better support — Cronjob Scheduler or CollabPress?

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?

Cronjob Scheduler was last updated 5 years ago and CollabPress was last updated 12 years ago.

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