Cronjob Scheduler vs Task 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

Task Manager

4.5(13)

50 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago

View Task Manager

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Task Manager has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 13 reviews) while Cronjob Scheduler leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 50). Both are free WordPress plugins. Cronjob Scheduler has accumulated 41K+ total downloads while Task Manager has 32K+.

Detailed Comparison

Metric	Cronjob Scheduler		Task Manager
Rating	4.4/5	►	4.5/5
Total Reviews	14	◄	13
Active Installs	1.0K+	◄	50
Total Downloads	41K+	◄	32K+
Support Resolution	N/A		N/A
Last Updated	5 years ago	►	5 years ago
First Released	2014		2015
Age	12 years		11 years
WP Requires	3.5.1+		4.4.0+
PHP Requires	false+		false+
Business Model	Free		Free
Latest Version	1.40.1		3.0.2

Rating

4.4/5Cronjob Scheduler

►

Task Manager4.5/5

Total Reviews

14Cronjob Scheduler

◄

Task Manager13

Active Installs

1.0K+Cronjob Scheduler

◄

Task Manager50

Total Downloads

41K+Cronjob Scheduler

◄

Task Manager32K+

Support Resolution

N/ACronjob Scheduler

Task ManagerN/A

Last Updated

5 years agoCronjob Scheduler

►

Task Manager5 years ago

First Released

2014Cronjob Scheduler

Task Manager2015

Age

12 yearsCronjob Scheduler

Task Manager11 years

WP Requires

3.5.1+Cronjob Scheduler

Task Manager4.4.0+

PHP Requires

false+Cronjob Scheduler

Task Managerfalse+

Business Model

FreeCronjob Scheduler

Task ManagerFree

Latest Version

1.40.1Cronjob Scheduler

Task Manager3.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Cronjob Scheduler

4.4/5(14 reviews)

71%

14%

Task Manager

4.5/5(13 reviews)

85%

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

Task Manager Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cronjob Scheduler or Task Manager more popular?

Cronjob Scheduler has 1.0K+ active installations while Task Manager has 50. Cronjob Scheduler is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.

Which has better ratings — Cronjob Scheduler or Task Manager?

Cronjob Scheduler has a 4.4/5 rating from 14 reviews, while Task Manager has a 4.5/5 rating from 13 reviews.

Are Cronjob Scheduler and Task Manager free?

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

Which plugin has better support — Cronjob Scheduler or Task 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 Task Manager was last updated 5 years ago.

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