WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded vs Safe Function Call (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded
4.8(9)
20K+ active installs
Free
Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Safe Function Call has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded leads in active installations (20K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded has accumulated 312K+ total downloads while Safe Function Call has 4.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded | Safe Function Call | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 9 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 312K+ | ◄ | 4.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 years ago | ► | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2009 | |
| Age | 12 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 1.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0.3 | 1.4 |
Rating
4.8/5WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded
►Safe Function Call5/5
Total Reviews
9WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded
◄Safe Function Call1
Active Installs
20K+WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded
◄Safe Function Call10
Total Downloads
312K+WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded
◄Safe Function Call4.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded
Safe Function CallN/A
Last Updated
5 years agoWP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded
►Safe Function Call11 months ago
First Released
2014WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded
Safe Function Call2009
Age
12 yearsWP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded
Safe Function Call17 years
WP Requires
3.0.1+WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded
Safe Function Call1.5+
PHP Requires
false+WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded
Safe Function Callfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded
Safe Function CallFree
Latest Version
1.0.3WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded
Safe Function Call1.4
Rating Breakdown
WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded
4.8/5(9 reviews)
5
89%
4
0%
3
11%
2
0%
1
0%
Safe Function Call
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded Reviews
by therainmaker
Works like a charm
Simple and quick fix w/o having to mess with server-side configurations
by JoeCanWrite
Worked as expected!
Thanks for making this. Saves a lot of time when wanting to increase this setting.
by aabor
Excellent!
Excellent! Only this plugin worked for me. Thank you!
Safe Function Call Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded or Safe Function Call more popular?
WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded has 20K+ active installations while Safe Function Call has 10. WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded or Safe Function Call?
WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded has a 4.8/5 rating from 9 reviews, while Safe Function Call has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded and Safe Function Call free?
WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded is free and Safe Function Call is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Maximum Execution Time Exceeded or Safe Function Call?
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 Maximum Execution Time Exceeded was last updated 5 years ago and Safe Function Call was last updated 11 months ago.
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