# FastCron – Run WP Cron for free

> FastCron – Run WP Cron for free has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 124 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 47/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** FastCron – Run WP Cron for free works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

**This plugin will set up a free cronjob at FastCron to run your wp-cron.php file automatically. Completely free, no registration required.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 2,218
- **Downloads (30 days):** 124 (+17% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 47/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Mar 6, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.9+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** fastcron (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/fastcron/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/fastcron/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cron job](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cron-job/) | #4 | 13 |
| [cronjob](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cronjob/) | #3 | 5 |
| [online cronjob](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/online-cronjob/) | #1 | 1 |
| [web cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/web-cron/) | #1 | 1 |
| [wp cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-cron/) | #11 | 43 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cron job | #16 | 1,904 |
| cronjob | #4 | 125 |
| online cronjob | #2 | 27 |
| web cron | #13 | 1,336 |
| wp cron | #65 | 4,427 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Cleanup Action Scheduler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cleanup-action-scheduler/) | 1K+ | 3.2/5 (6) | Feb 6, 2025 | 35/100 |
| 2 | [WP Cron Cleaner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cron-cleaner/) | 400+ | 3.4/5 (12) | Aug 20, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 3 | [Easycron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easycron/) | 200+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 29, 2023 | 33/100 |
| 5 | [Run External Crons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/run-external-crons/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 14, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 6 | [Remove Unwanted Subscribers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/withinweb-remove-spam-subscribers/) | 20+ | — | Dec 7, 2019 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [LH Clear Debug Log by Cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-clear-debug-log-by-cron/) | 10+ | — | Jul 20, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Manual Cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/manual-cron/) | 10+ | — | Dec 26, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [WP Cron per Action](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cron-per-action/) | 10+ | — | Nov 24, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [DB Backup by Fairshare.tech](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/db-backup-by-fairshare-tech/) | <10 | — | Jun 28, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 11 | [Cron Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mcron-monitor/) | <10 | — | Oct 14, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is FastCron – Run WP Cron for free free?
Yes. FastCron – Run WP Cron for free is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is FastCron – Run WP Cron for free safe to use in 2026?
FastCron – Run WP Cron for free works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 47/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use FastCron – Run WP Cron for free?
FastCron – Run WP Cron for free is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,218 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 124 times in the last 30 days.

### Does FastCron – Run WP Cron for free work with WordPress 7.1?
FastCron – Run WP Cron for free is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was FastCron – Run WP Cron for free last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on March 6, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes FastCron – Run WP Cron for free?
FastCron – Run WP Cron for free is developed and maintained by fastcron.

### What are the best alternatives to FastCron – Run WP Cron for free?
The most popular alternatives to FastCron – Run WP Cron for free are Cleanup Action Scheduler (1K+ installs), WP Cron Cleaner (400+ installs) and Easycron (200+ installs).


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