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WP Crontrol vs Bang System Logging (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WP Crontrol

WP Crontrol

4.5(163)

300K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View WP Crontrol
VS
Bang System Logging

Bang System Logging

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 12 years ago
View Bang System Logging

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, WP Crontrol has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 163 reviews) and leads in active installations (300K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Crontrol has accumulated 7.6M+ total downloads while Bang System Logging has 1.7K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5WP Crontrol
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Bang System LoggingN/A
Total Reviews
163WP Crontrol
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Bang System Logging0
Active Installs
300K+WP Crontrol
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Bang System Logging10
Total Downloads
7.6M+WP Crontrol
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Bang System Logging1.7K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Crontrol
Bang System LoggingN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWP Crontrol
◄
Bang System Logging12 years ago
First Released
2008WP Crontrol
Bang System Logging2013
Age
18 yearsWP Crontrol
Bang System Logging13 years
WP Requires
6.4+WP Crontrol
Bang System Logging3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Crontrol
Bang System Loggingfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Crontrol
Bang System LoggingFree
Latest Version
1.21.0WP Crontrol
Bang System Logging1.2

Rating Breakdown

WP Crontrol

4.5/5(163 reviews)
5
85%
4
1%
3
1%
2
0%
1
13%

Bang System Logging

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

WP Crontrol Reviews

by patboran

Hmm. Nothing actually deletes

Not currently working for me, but developer points out that the issue is probably at my site rather than with the app. Which I will, of course, look into. This topic was modified 1 month, 3 we

by eLmore

Must-Use Plugin

Always use this plugin to debug my cron jobs. It’s extremely simple and easy to use.

by kloddant

Works

Does what it is supposed to.

Bang System Logging Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Crontrol or Bang System Logging more popular?
WP Crontrol has 300K+ active installations while Bang System Logging has 10. WP Crontrol is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Crontrol or Bang System Logging?
WP Crontrol has a 4.5/5 rating from 163 reviews, while Bang System Logging has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Crontrol and Bang System Logging free?
WP Crontrol is free and Bang System Logging is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Crontrol or Bang System Logging?
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 Crontrol was last updated 2 months ago and Bang System Logging was last updated 12 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.