WP Cron HTTP Auth vs osTicket Connector (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 300). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Cron HTTP Auth has accumulated 32K+ total downloads while osTicket Connector has 10K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Cron HTTP Auth | osTicket Connector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 300 |
| Total Downloads | 32K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2017 | |
| Age | 8 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.4 | 1.0.9 |
Rating
5/5WP Cron HTTP Auth
osTicket Connector5/5
Total Reviews
15WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄osTicket Connector4
Active Installs
1.0K+WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄osTicket Connector300
Total Downloads
32K+WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄osTicket Connector10K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Cron HTTP Auth
osTicket ConnectorN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoWP Cron HTTP Auth
◄osTicket Connector1 year ago
First Released
2018WP Cron HTTP Auth
osTicket Connector2017
Age
8 yearsWP Cron HTTP Auth
osTicket Connector9 years
WP Requires
4.7+WP Cron HTTP Auth
osTicket Connector4.3+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+WP Cron HTTP Auth
osTicket Connectorfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Cron HTTP Auth
osTicket ConnectorFree
Latest Version
3.4WP Cron HTTP Auth
osTicket Connector1.0.9
Rating Breakdown
WP Cron HTTP Auth
5/5(15 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
osTicket Connector
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
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!
osTicket Connector Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Cron HTTP Auth or osTicket Connector more popular?
WP Cron HTTP Auth has 1.0K+ active installations while osTicket Connector has 300. WP Cron HTTP Auth is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Cron HTTP Auth or osTicket Connector?
WP Cron HTTP Auth has a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews, while osTicket Connector has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are WP Cron HTTP Auth and osTicket Connector free?
WP Cron HTTP Auth is free and osTicket Connector is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Cron HTTP Auth or osTicket Connector?
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 osTicket Connector was last updated 1 year ago.
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