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Cronjob Scheduler vs Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase… (2026)

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

Cronjob Scheduler

Cronjob Scheduler

4.4(14)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…

Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…

0(0)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…

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 100). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cronjob Scheduler has accumulated 41K+ total downloads while Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase… has 9.6K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Cronjob Scheduler
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Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…N/A
Total Reviews
14Cronjob Scheduler
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Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…0
Active Installs
1.0K+Cronjob Scheduler
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Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…100
Total Downloads
41K+Cronjob Scheduler
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Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…9.6K+
Support Resolution
N/ACronjob Scheduler
Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…N/A
Last Updated
5 years agoCronjob Scheduler
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Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…7 years ago
First Released
2014Cronjob Scheduler
Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…2017
Age
12 yearsCronjob Scheduler
Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…9 years
WP Requires
3.5.1+Cronjob Scheduler
Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…4.2.0+
PHP Requires
false+Cronjob Scheduler
Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…false+
Business Model
FreeCronjob Scheduler
Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…Free
Latest Version
1.40.1Cronjob Scheduler
Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Cronjob Scheduler

4.4/5(14 reviews)
5
71%
4
14%
3
7%
2
0%
1
7%

Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…

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

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

Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase… Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cronjob Scheduler or Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase… more popular?
Cronjob Scheduler has 1.0K+ active installations while Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase… has 100. Cronjob Scheduler is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Cronjob Scheduler or Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…?
Cronjob Scheduler has a 4.4/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase… has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Cronjob Scheduler and Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase… free?
Cronjob Scheduler is free and Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Cronjob Scheduler or Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase…?
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 Reference – WordPress Knowledgebase… was last updated 7 years ago.

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