WP Cron HTTP Auth vs WP Admin Block (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 WP Admin Block has 4.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Cron HTTP Auth | WP Admin Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | 2.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 32K+ | ◄ | 4.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 14 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2011 | |
| Age | 8 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.4 | 1.3 |
Rating
5/5WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄WP Admin Block2.3/5
Total Reviews
15WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄WP Admin Block3
Active Installs
1.0K+WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄WP Admin Block10
Total Downloads
32K+WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄WP Admin Block4.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Cron HTTP Auth
WP Admin BlockN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoWP Cron HTTP Auth
◄WP Admin Block14 years ago
First Released
2018WP Cron HTTP Auth
WP Admin Block2011
Age
8 yearsWP Cron HTTP Auth
WP Admin Block15 years
WP Requires
4.7+WP Cron HTTP Auth
WP Admin Block3.0+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+WP Cron HTTP Auth
WP Admin Blockfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Cron HTTP Auth
WP Admin BlockFree
Latest Version
3.4WP Cron HTTP Auth
WP Admin Block1.3
Rating Breakdown
WP Cron HTTP Auth
5/5(15 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
WP Admin Block
2.3/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
67%
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 Admin Block Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Cron HTTP Auth or WP Admin Block more popular?
WP Cron HTTP Auth has 1.0K+ active installations while WP Admin Block 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 WP Admin Block?
WP Cron HTTP Auth has a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews, while WP Admin Block has a 2.3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are WP Cron HTTP Auth and WP Admin Block free?
WP Cron HTTP Auth is free and WP Admin Block is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Cron HTTP Auth or WP Admin Block?
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 Admin Block was last updated 14 years ago.
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