Easycron
Utilize EasyCron's API to configure a cron job that will trigger WordPress's cron script (wp-cron.php) periodically.
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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.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Easycron stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cron | >100 |
| cron job | >100 |
| task scheduler | #90 |
| webcron | #1 |
| wp cron | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Easycron
From the official readme · v1.3.2Description
EasyCron (https://www.easycron.com) provides reliable online cron job service worldwide. Its insanely easy-to-use webcron have helped thousands of users who’re fastidious on task scheduling perfectly configure cron jobs.
Features
- Support Cron expression, and the year field (cron expression guide)
- Email otifications
- Slack notifications
- Webhook callbacks
- Cron job execution logs
- Time prediction of executions.
- Customize schedule timezone
Questions & Answers
Is EasyCron free?
EasyCron offers a free forever plan (you just need to go to https://www.easycron.com/user/plan to renew the free plan monthly).
You may also upgrade to a premium plan which has some advanced features and will automatically get renewed yearly.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/easycrondirectory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Get your free API key at https://www.easycron.com/user/token after logging in to EasyCron.
- Configure the plugin (accessible via the WordPress admin menu)
Changelog
1.3.2
- Update plugin header and icon.
1.3.1
- Mask the API token.
1.3
- Simplified UI.
1.2
- Made the plugin compatible with the latest WordPress (5.5.1).
1.1
- Updated links.
1.0
- First version.
Screenshots
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FAQ
Easycron: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 21, 2026
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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