# Easycron

> Easycron has 200+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 96 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 33/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Easycron shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

**Utilize EasyCron's API to configure a cron job that will trigger WordPress's cron script (wp-cron.php) periodically.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 14,067
- **Downloads (30 days):** 96 (+5.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 33/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.2
- **Last updated:** Apr 29, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.2.14
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** EasyCron (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/easycron/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/easycron/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cron/) | #21 | 114 |
| [cron job](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cron-job/) | #3 | 13 |
| [task scheduler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/task-scheduler/) | #1 | 1 |
| [webcron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/webcron/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wp cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-cron/) | #7 | 43 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cron | >100 | 4,782 |
| cron job | >100 | 1,904 |
| task scheduler | #90 | 310 |
| webcron | #1 | 2 |
| wp cron | >100 | 4,427 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 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 Easycron free?
Yes. Easycron is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Easycron safe to use in 2026?
Easycron shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 33/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Easycron?
Easycron is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 14,067 times since it launched in October 2013. It was downloaded 96 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Easycron work with WordPress 7.1?
Easycron is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.14, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Easycron last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.2, was released on April 29, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Easycron?
Easycron is developed and maintained by EasyCron.

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


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