Cronjob Scheduler vs PN Tasks Manager (2026)

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

Cronjob Scheduler

4.4(14)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago

View Cronjob Scheduler

PN Tasks Manager

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago

View PN Tasks Manager

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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cronjob Scheduler has accumulated 41K+ total downloads while PN Tasks Manager has 225.

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Cronjob Scheduler		PN Tasks Manager
Rating	4.4/5	◄	N/A
Total Reviews	14	◄	0
Active Installs	1.0K+	◄	0
Total Downloads	41K+	◄	225
Support Resolution	N/A		N/A
Last Updated	5 years ago	►	1 week ago
First Released	2014		2025
Age	12 years		1 year
WP Requires	3.5.1+		3.0+
PHP Requires	false+		7.2+
Business Model	Free		Free
Latest Version	1.40.1		1.0.10

Rating

4.4/5Cronjob Scheduler

◄

PN Tasks ManagerN/A

Total Reviews

14Cronjob Scheduler

◄

PN Tasks Manager0

Active Installs

1.0K+Cronjob Scheduler

◄

PN Tasks Manager0

Total Downloads

41K+Cronjob Scheduler

◄

PN Tasks Manager225

Support Resolution

N/ACronjob Scheduler

PN Tasks ManagerN/A

Last Updated

5 years agoCronjob Scheduler

►

PN Tasks Manager1 week ago

First Released

2014Cronjob Scheduler

PN Tasks Manager2025

Age

12 yearsCronjob Scheduler

PN Tasks Manager1 year

WP Requires

3.5.1+Cronjob Scheduler

PN Tasks Manager3.0+

PHP Requires

false+Cronjob Scheduler

PN Tasks Manager7.2+

Business Model

FreeCronjob Scheduler

PN Tasks ManagerFree

Latest Version

1.40.1Cronjob Scheduler

PN Tasks Manager1.0.10

Rating Breakdown

Cronjob Scheduler

4.4/5(14 reviews)

71%

14%

PN Tasks Manager

0/5(0 reviews)

Download Trends

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

PN Tasks Manager Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cronjob Scheduler or PN Tasks Manager more popular?

Cronjob Scheduler has 1.0K+ active installations while PN Tasks Manager has 0. Cronjob Scheduler is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.

Which has better ratings — Cronjob Scheduler or PN Tasks Manager?

Cronjob Scheduler has a 4.4/5 rating from 14 reviews, while PN Tasks Manager has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.

Are Cronjob Scheduler and PN Tasks Manager free?

Cronjob Scheduler is free and PN Tasks Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.

Which plugin has better support — Cronjob Scheduler or PN Tasks Manager?

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 PN Tasks Manager was last updated 1 week ago.

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