WP Crontrol vs Easy Error Log (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Crontrol has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 163 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Crontrol has accumulated 7.6M+ total downloads while Easy Error Log has 2.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Crontrol | Easy Error Log | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 163 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 7.6M+ | ◄ | 2.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2008 | 2024 | |
| Age | 18 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 5.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.21.0 | 2.3.1 |
Rating
4.5/5WP Crontrol
◄Easy Error LogN/A
Total Reviews
163WP Crontrol
◄Easy Error Log0
Active Installs
300K+WP Crontrol
◄Easy Error Log0
Total Downloads
7.6M+WP Crontrol
◄Easy Error Log2.6K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Crontrol
Easy Error LogN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWP Crontrol
►Easy Error Log1 month ago
First Released
2008WP Crontrol
Easy Error Log2024
Age
18 yearsWP Crontrol
Easy Error Log2 years
WP Requires
6.4+WP Crontrol
Easy Error Log5.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Crontrol
Easy Error Log5.6+
Business Model
FreeWP Crontrol
Easy Error LogFree
Latest Version
1.21.0WP Crontrol
Easy Error Log2.3.1
Rating Breakdown
WP Crontrol
4.5/5(163 reviews)
5
85%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
13%
Easy Error Log
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Crontrol Reviews
by patboran
Hmm. Nothing actually deletes
Not currently working for me, but developer points out that the issue is probably at my site rather than with the app. Which I will, of course, look into. This topic was modified 1 month, 3 we
by eLmore
Must-Use Plugin
Always use this plugin to debug my cron jobs. It’s extremely simple and easy to use.
by kloddant
Works
Does what it is supposed to.
Easy Error Log Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Crontrol or Easy Error Log more popular?
WP Crontrol has 300K+ active installations while Easy Error Log has 0. WP Crontrol is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Crontrol or Easy Error Log?
WP Crontrol has a 4.5/5 rating from 163 reviews, while Easy Error Log has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Crontrol and Easy Error Log free?
WP Crontrol is free and Easy Error Log is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Crontrol or Easy Error Log?
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?
WP Crontrol was last updated 2 months ago and Easy Error Log was last updated 1 month ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.