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Cron Logger vs Old Core Files (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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Old Core Files

Old Core Files

5(3)

200 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Old Core Files has a higher user rating (5/5 from 3 reviews) while Cron Logger leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cron Logger has accumulated 45K+ total downloads while Old Core Files has 25K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Cron Logger
►
Old Core Files5/5
Total Reviews
8Cron Logger
◄
Old Core Files3
Active Installs
2.0K+Cron Logger
◄
Old Core Files200
Total Downloads
45K+Cron Logger
◄
Old Core Files25K+
Support Resolution
N/ACron Logger
Old Core FilesN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoCron Logger
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Old Core Files6 years ago
First Released
2017Cron Logger
Old Core Files2013
Age
9 yearsCron Logger
Old Core Files13 years
WP Requires
5.3+Cron Logger
Old Core Files3.0+
PHP Requires
8.1+Cron Logger
Old Core Files5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeCron Logger
Old Core FilesFree
Latest Version
1.3.0Cron Logger
Old Core Files1.4

Rating Breakdown

Cron Logger

4.9/5(8 reviews)
5
88%
4
13%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Old Core Files

5/5(3 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

Old Core Files Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cron Logger or Old Core Files more popular?
Cron Logger has 2.0K+ active installations while Old Core Files has 200. Cron Logger is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Cron Logger or Old Core Files?
Cron Logger has a 4.9/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Old Core Files has a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Cron Logger and Old Core Files free?
Cron Logger is free and Old Core Files is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Cron Logger or Old Core Files?
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 Old Core Files was last updated 6 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.