# Cron View

> Cron View has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 69 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Cron View shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds a page to Tools menu, which displays all tasks scheduled to run by WP-Cron process.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 3,321
- **Downloads (30 days):** 69 (-6.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.3
- **Last updated:** Feb 28, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.0.38
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** drmaxim (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/drmaxim/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/cron-tasks-viewer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cron/) | #37 | 114 |
| [cronjob](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cronjob/) | #5 | 5 |
| [wordpress cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-cron/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wp cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-cron/) | #13 | 43 |
| [wp_cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp_cron/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cron | >100 | 4,786 |
| cronjob | >100 | 125 |
| wordpress cron | >100 | 4,674 |
| wp cron | >100 | 4,430 |
| wp_cron | #44 | 59 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Crontrol](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-crontrol/) | 300K+ | 4.4/5 (166) | Oct 15, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Cron Manager – debug & control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-cron-manager/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (39) | Mar 10, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/missed-scheduled-posts-publisher/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (60) | Mar 16, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 4 | [Transients Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/transients-manager/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (38) | Oct 18, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Action Scheduler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/action-scheduler/) | 20K+ | 3.5/5 (13) | Sep 16, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Missed Schedule Post Publisher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/missed-schedule-post-publisher/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 15, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [WP-Cron Status Checker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cron-status-checker/) | 5K+ | 3.5/5 (8) | Oct 20, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 8 | [Revisionize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/revisionize/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (24) | Mar 28, 2021 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [Cron Jobs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leira-cron-jobs/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Dec 19, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 10 | [TAO Schedule Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tao-schedule-update/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (31) | Aug 17, 2018 | 43/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cron View free?
Yes. Cron View is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Cron View safe to use in 2026?
Cron View shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Cron View?
Cron View is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,321 times since it launched in February 2015. It was downloaded 69 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Cron View work with WordPress 7.1?
Cron View is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Cron View last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.3, was released on February 28, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Cron View?
Cron View is developed and maintained by drmaxim.

### What are the best alternatives to Cron View?
The most popular alternatives to Cron View are WP Crontrol (300K+ installs), Advanced Cron Manager (30K+ installs) and Missed Scheduled Posts Publ… (30K+ installs).


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