WP Cron HTTP Auth vs Simple Stats Total (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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Cron HTTP Auth has accumulated 32K+ total downloads while Simple Stats Total has 1.1K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Cron HTTP Auth | Simple Stats Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 32K+ | ◄ | 1.1K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 6 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2019 | |
| Age | 8 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.4 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
5/5WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Simple Stats TotalN/A
Total Reviews
15WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Simple Stats Total0
Active Installs
1.0K+WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Simple Stats Total0
Total Downloads
32K+WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Simple Stats Total1.1K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Cron HTTP Auth
Simple Stats TotalN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoWP Cron HTTP Auth
◄Simple Stats Total6 years ago
First Released
2018WP Cron HTTP Auth
Simple Stats Total2019
Age
8 yearsWP Cron HTTP Auth
Simple Stats Total7 years
WP Requires
4.7+WP Cron HTTP Auth
Simple Stats Total4.6+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+WP Cron HTTP Auth
Simple Stats Totalfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Cron HTTP Auth
Simple Stats TotalFree
Latest Version
3.4WP Cron HTTP Auth
Simple Stats Total1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Cron HTTP Auth
5/5(15 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Simple Stats Total
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!
Simple Stats Total Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Cron HTTP Auth or Simple Stats Total more popular?
WP Cron HTTP Auth has 1.0K+ active installations while Simple Stats Total has 0. WP Cron HTTP Auth is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Cron HTTP Auth or Simple Stats Total?
WP Cron HTTP Auth has a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews, while Simple Stats Total has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Cron HTTP Auth and Simple Stats Total free?
WP Cron HTTP Auth is free and Simple Stats Total is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Cron HTTP Auth or Simple Stats Total?
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 Simple Stats Total was last updated 6 years ago.
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