Cron Jobs vs UserRoleSwitcher (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, Cron Jobs has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 3 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cron Jobs has accumulated 30K+ total downloads while UserRoleSwitcher has 248.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Cron Jobs | UserRoleSwitcher | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 3 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 30K+ | ◄ | 248 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2025 | |
| Age | 7 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 4.1+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2.12 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.7/5Cron Jobs
◄UserRoleSwitcherN/A
Total Reviews
3Cron Jobs
◄UserRoleSwitcher0
Active Installs
2.0K+Cron Jobs
◄UserRoleSwitcher0
Total Downloads
30K+Cron Jobs
◄UserRoleSwitcher248
Support Resolution
N/ACron Jobs
UserRoleSwitcherN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoCron Jobs
◄UserRoleSwitcher6 months ago
First Released
2019Cron Jobs
UserRoleSwitcher2025
Age
7 yearsCron Jobs
UserRoleSwitcher1 year
WP Requires
4.1+Cron Jobs
UserRoleSwitcher5.5+
PHP Requires
5.4+Cron Jobs
UserRoleSwitcherfalse+
Business Model
FreeCron Jobs
UserRoleSwitcherFree
Latest Version
1.2.12Cron Jobs
UserRoleSwitcher1.0
Rating Breakdown
Cron Jobs
4.7/5(3 reviews)
5
67%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
UserRoleSwitcher
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Cron Jobs Reviews
by Martin Sauter
Lean & clean – but no logging
What I like about this plugin is that it is very lean and clean. It has most of the functionality I am looking for. It could become my most favorite cron plugin if it had a logging function (to see
by Paddy Landau
Dead easy
This app is intuitive, and it let me do what I needed without fuss.
by NikHiL Gadhiya
This plugin is awesome
This plugin is the best and It is easy to use
UserRoleSwitcher Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cron Jobs or UserRoleSwitcher more popular?
Cron Jobs has 2.0K+ active installations while UserRoleSwitcher has 0. Cron Jobs is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Cron Jobs or UserRoleSwitcher?
Cron Jobs has a 4.7/5 rating from 3 reviews, while UserRoleSwitcher has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Cron Jobs and UserRoleSwitcher free?
Cron Jobs is free and UserRoleSwitcher is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Cron Jobs or UserRoleSwitcher?
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 Jobs was last updated 3 months ago and UserRoleSwitcher was last updated 6 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.