WP Cron HTTP Auth vs Kinde 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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Cron HTTP Auth has accumulated 32K+ total downloads while Kinde Auth has 762.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Cron HTTP Auth | Kinde Auth | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 32K+ | ◄ | 762 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2023 | |
| Age | 8 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.4 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Kinde AuthN/A
Total Reviews
15WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Kinde Auth0
Active Installs
1.0K+WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Kinde Auth10
Total Downloads
32K+WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Kinde Auth762
Support Resolution
N/AWP Cron HTTP Auth
Kinde AuthN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoWP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Kinde Auth3 years ago
First Released
2018WP Cron HTTP Auth
Kinde Auth2023
Age
8 yearsWP Cron HTTP Auth
Kinde Auth3 years
WP Requires
4.7+WP Cron HTTP Auth
Kinde Auth4.9+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+WP Cron HTTP Auth
Kinde Auth7.0+
Business Model
FreeWP Cron HTTP Auth
Kinde AuthFree
Latest Version
3.4WP Cron HTTP Auth
Kinde Auth1.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Cron HTTP Auth
5/5(15 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Kinde 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!
Kinde Auth Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Cron HTTP Auth or Kinde Auth more popular?
WP Cron HTTP Auth has 1.0K+ active installations while Kinde Auth has 10. WP Cron HTTP Auth is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Cron HTTP Auth or Kinde Auth?
WP Cron HTTP Auth has a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Kinde Auth has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Cron HTTP Auth and Kinde Auth free?
WP Cron HTTP Auth is free and Kinde Auth is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Cron HTTP Auth or Kinde 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 Kinde Auth was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.