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WP Crontrol vs Xdebug Output Handler (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
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VS
Xdebug Output Handler

Xdebug Output Handler

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 13 years ago
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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 Xdebug Output Handler has 1.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5WP Crontrol
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Xdebug Output HandlerN/A
Total Reviews
163WP Crontrol
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Xdebug Output Handler0
Active Installs
300K+WP Crontrol
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Xdebug Output Handler10
Total Downloads
7.6M+WP Crontrol
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Xdebug Output Handler1.4K+
Support Resolution
100%WP Crontrol
Xdebug Output HandlerN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoWP Crontrol
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Xdebug Output Handler13 years ago
First Released
2008WP Crontrol
Xdebug Output Handler2012
Age
18 yearsWP Crontrol
Xdebug Output Handler14 years
WP Requires
6.4+WP Crontrol
Xdebug Output Handler3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+WP Crontrol
Xdebug Output Handlerfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Crontrol
Xdebug Output HandlerFree
Latest Version
1.21.0WP Crontrol
Xdebug Output Handler1.0

Rating Breakdown

WP Crontrol

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

Xdebug Output Handler

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.

Xdebug Output Handler Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WP Crontrol or Xdebug Output Handler more popular?
WP Crontrol has 300K+ active installations while Xdebug Output Handler has 10. WP Crontrol is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Crontrol or Xdebug Output Handler?
WP Crontrol has a 4.5/5 rating from 163 reviews, while Xdebug Output Handler has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are WP Crontrol and Xdebug Output Handler free?
WP Crontrol is free and Xdebug Output Handler is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Crontrol or Xdebug Output Handler?
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 Xdebug Output Handler was last updated 13 years ago.

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