WP Crontrol vs Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress
200 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress has a higher user rating (5/5 from 5 reviews) while WP Crontrol leads in active installations (300K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Crontrol has accumulated 7.6M+ total downloads while Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress has 9.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Crontrol | Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 163 | ◄ | 5 |
| Active Installs | 300K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 7.6M+ | ◄ | 9.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2008 | 2021 | |
| Age | 18 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.4+ | 6.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.21.0 | 1.1.4 |
Rating Breakdown
WP Crontrol
Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress
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Recent Reviews
WP Crontrol Reviews
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
Must-Use Plugin
Always use this plugin to debug my cron jobs. It’s extremely simple and easy to use.
Works
Does what it is supposed to.
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