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WP Crontrol vs Output Buffer Tester (2026)

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

WP Crontrol

WP Crontrol

4.5(163)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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VS
Output Buffer Tester

Output Buffer Tester

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Output Buffer Tester

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Crontrol has accumulated 7.6M+ total downloads while Output Buffer Tester has 1.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5WP Crontrol
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Output Buffer TesterN/A
Total Reviews
163WP Crontrol
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Output Buffer Tester0
Active Installs
300K+WP Crontrol
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Output Buffer Tester10
Total Downloads
7.6M+WP Crontrol
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Output Buffer Tester1.7K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Crontrol
Output Buffer TesterN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWP Crontrol
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Output Buffer Tester8 years ago
First Released
2008WP Crontrol
Output Buffer Tester2018
Age
18 yearsWP Crontrol
Output Buffer Tester8 years
WP Requires
6.4+WP Crontrol
Output Buffer Tester4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Crontrol
Output Buffer Tester5.2+
Business Model
FreeWP Crontrol
Output Buffer TesterFree
Latest Version
1.21.0WP Crontrol
Output Buffer Tester1.0.1

Rating Breakdown

WP Crontrol

4.5/5(163 reviews)
5
85%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
13%

Output Buffer Tester

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

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.

Output Buffer Tester Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Crontrol or Output Buffer Tester more popular?
WP Crontrol has 300K+ active installations while Output Buffer Tester has 10. WP Crontrol is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Crontrol or Output Buffer Tester?
WP Crontrol has a 4.5/5 rating from 163 reviews, while Output Buffer Tester has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Crontrol and Output Buffer Tester free?
WP Crontrol is free and Output Buffer Tester is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Crontrol or Output Buffer Tester?
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 Output Buffer Tester was last updated 8 years ago.

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