WP Cron HTTP Auth vs Wp Auth (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Cron HTTP Auth has a higher user rating (5/5 from 15 reviews) and leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Cron HTTP Auth has accumulated 32K+ total downloads while Wp Auth has 11K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Cron HTTP Auth | Wp Auth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 32K+ | ◄ | 11K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2012 | |
| Age | 8 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.4 | 1 |
Rating
5/5WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Wp AuthN/A
Total Reviews
15WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Wp Auth0
Active Installs
1.0K+WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Wp Auth70
Total Downloads
32K+WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Wp Auth11K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Cron HTTP Auth
Wp AuthN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoWP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Wp Auth13 years ago
First Released
2018WP Cron HTTP Auth
Wp Auth2012
Age
8 yearsWP Cron HTTP Auth
Wp Auth14 years
WP Requires
4.7+WP Cron HTTP Auth
Wp Auth3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+WP Cron HTTP Auth
Wp Authfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Cron HTTP Auth
Wp AuthFree
Latest Version
3.4WP Cron HTTP Auth
Wp Auth1
Rating Breakdown
WP Cron HTTP Auth
5/5(15 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Wp Auth
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Cron HTTP Auth Reviews
by Jean Werk
I couldn’t live without this plugin
Simple and efficient. I’ve installed it on all my Dev sites.
by digitalgonzo
Does it work with NGINX?
Hi, Thanks a lot for the plugin!Does it also work with NGINX?For some reason it does not work on my server…Many thanks!
by Anonymous User 20791862
it works!
it works!
Wp Auth Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Cron HTTP Auth or Wp Auth more popular?
WP Cron HTTP Auth has 1.0K+ active installations while Wp Auth has 70. WP Cron HTTP Auth is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Cron HTTP Auth or Wp Auth?
WP Cron HTTP Auth has a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Wp Auth has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Cron HTTP Auth and Wp Auth free?
WP Cron HTTP Auth is free and Wp Auth is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Cron HTTP Auth or Wp Auth?
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 Cron HTTP Auth was last updated 1 week ago and Wp Auth was last updated 13 years ago.
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