# Spawn – Cron Health Check

> Spawn – Cron Health Check has <10 active installs and 152 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Spawn – Cron Health Check is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**One click to verify that WP-Cron is working correctly on your WordPress site**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 149
- **Downloads (30 days):** 152 (+0% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.7
- **Last updated:** Sep 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andrew Mead (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/andrewmead/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/spawn-cron-health-check/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cron/) | >100 | 114 |
| [debugging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debugging/) | #63 | 104 |
| [scheduled events](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scheduled-events/) | #2 | 2 |
| [site health](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/site-health/) | >100 | 144 |
| [wp cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-cron/) | #33 | 43 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cron | >100 | 4,797 |
| debugging | >100 | 1,656 |
| scheduled events | >100 | 1,984 |
| site health | >100 | 2,625 |
| 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 Spawn – Cron Health Check free?
Yes. Spawn – Cron Health Check is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Spawn – Cron Health Check safe to use in 2026?
Spawn – Cron Health Check is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Spawn – Cron Health Check?
Spawn – Cron Health Check is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 149 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 152 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Spawn – Cron Health Check work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Spawn – Cron Health Check up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.

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

### When was Spawn – Cron Health Check last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.7, was released on September 25, 2026 (4 weeks ago).

### Who makes Spawn – Cron Health Check?
Spawn – Cron Health Check is developed and maintained by Andrew Mead.

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


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