WP Cron HTTP Auth vs wpCAS Server (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 wpCAS Server has 2.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Cron HTTP Auth | wpCAS Server | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 15 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 32K+ | ◄ | 2.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2009 | |
| Age | 8 years | 17 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 2.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6.20+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.4 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄wpCAS ServerN/A
Total Reviews
15WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄wpCAS Server0
Active Installs
1.0K+WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄wpCAS Server10
Total Downloads
32K+WP Cron HTTP Auth
◄wpCAS Server2.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Cron HTTP Auth
wpCAS ServerN/A
Last Updated
1 week agoWP Cron HTTP Auth
◄wpCAS Server13 years ago
First Released
2018WP Cron HTTP Auth
wpCAS Server2009
Age
8 yearsWP Cron HTTP Auth
wpCAS Server17 years
WP Requires
4.7+WP Cron HTTP Auth
wpCAS Server2.8+
PHP Requires
5.6.20+WP Cron HTTP Auth
wpCAS Serverfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Cron HTTP Auth
wpCAS ServerFree
Latest Version
3.4WP Cron HTTP Auth
wpCAS Server1.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Cron HTTP Auth
5/5(15 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
wpCAS Server
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!
wpCAS Server Reviews
No reviews yet
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Cron HTTP Auth or wpCAS Server more popular?
WP Cron HTTP Auth has 1.0K+ active installations while wpCAS Server 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 wpCAS Server?
WP Cron HTTP Auth has a 5/5 rating from 15 reviews, while wpCAS Server has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Cron HTTP Auth and wpCAS Server free?
WP Cron HTTP Auth is free and wpCAS Server is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Cron HTTP Auth or wpCAS Server?
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 wpCAS Server was last updated 13 years ago.
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