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Cron Logger vs WP Cron HTTP Auth (2026)

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

Cron Logger

Cron Logger

4.9(8)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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VS
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, WP Cron HTTP Auth has a higher user rating (5/5 from 15 reviews) while Cron Logger leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cron Logger has accumulated 45K+ total downloads while WP Cron HTTP Auth has 32K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Cron Logger
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WP Cron HTTP Auth5/5
Total Reviews
8Cron Logger
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WP Cron HTTP Auth15
Active Installs
2.0K+Cron Logger
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WP Cron HTTP Auth1.0K+
Total Downloads
45K+Cron Logger
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WP Cron HTTP Auth32K+
Support Resolution
N/ACron Logger
WP Cron HTTP AuthN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoCron Logger
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WP Cron HTTP Auth1 week ago
First Released
2017Cron Logger
WP Cron HTTP Auth2018
Age
9 yearsCron Logger
WP Cron HTTP Auth8 years
WP Requires
5.3+Cron Logger
WP Cron HTTP Auth4.7+
PHP Requires
8.1+Cron Logger
WP Cron HTTP Auth5.6.20+
Business Model
FreeCron Logger
WP Cron HTTP AuthFree
Latest Version
1.3.0Cron Logger
WP Cron HTTP Auth3.4

Rating Breakdown

Cron Logger

4.9/5(8 reviews)
5
88%
4
13%
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

Cron Logger Reviews

by slomeli79

Great Tool

This is a must have tool when troubleshooting issues on WP sites where things aren’t running as scheduled. Helpful for monitoring in general. The logs’ table size in the database was a problem, but

by Chris David Miles

Great for troubleshooting

Great for troubleshooting

by Johnny N

Does the Job

I just installed this, and my first impression is that it does what it is supposed to do. I have my cron running from the server level, and they were logged. The thing that prevented me from giving th

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 Cron Logger or WP Cron HTTP Auth more popular?
Cron Logger has 2.0K+ active installations while WP Cron HTTP Auth has 1.0K+. Cron Logger is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Cron Logger or WP Cron HTTP Auth?
Cron Logger has a 4.9/5 rating from 8 reviews, while WP Cron HTTP Auth has a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews.
Are Cron Logger and WP Cron HTTP Auth free?
Cron Logger is free and WP Cron HTTP Auth is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Cron Logger 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?
Cron Logger was last updated 1 year ago and WP Cron HTTP Auth was last updated 1 week ago.

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