# Cron Monitor

> Cron Monitor has <10 active installs and 217 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Cron Monitor is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 7 days ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**See what every WordPress cron job did, get alerted when one fails or stops, and clean up duplicate and leftover events.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 210
- **Downloads (30 days):** 217 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 14, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Mac (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/macvej/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mcron-monitor/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cron/) | #83 | 114 |
| [cron job](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cron-job/) | #10 | 13 |
| [cron log](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cron-log/) | #2 | 2 |
| [scheduled events](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scheduled-events/) | #1 | 2 |
| [wp cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-cron/) | #26 | 43 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cron | >100 | 4,797 |
| cron job | >100 | 1,908 |
| cron log | >100 | 2,528 |
| scheduled events | >100 | 1,980 |
| wp cron | >100 | 4,439 |

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

### Is Cron Monitor safe to use in 2026?
Cron Monitor is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 7 days ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Cron Monitor?
Cron Monitor is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 210 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 217 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Cron Monitor work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Cron Monitor up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does Cron Monitor need?
Cron Monitor requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Cron Monitor last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.0, was released on October 14, 2026 (7 days ago).

### Who makes Cron Monitor?
Cron Monitor is developed and maintained by Mac.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mcron-monitor/ · Generated 2026-10-21 10:06 UTC by PageForge