# Best Cronjob Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 5 cronjob plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Cronjob Scheduler, Cron Tasks Viewer, FastCron.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Cronjob Scheduler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cronjob-scheduler/) | 900+ | 4.4/5 (14) | May 26, 2020 | 37/100 |
| 2 | [Cron Tasks Viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cron-task-viewer-redux/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Oct 28, 2025 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [FastCron – Run WP Cron for free](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/fastcron/) | 100+ | 5/5 (1) | Mar 6, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 4 | [Run External Crons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/run-external-crons/) | 50+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 14, 2012 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Cron View](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cron-tasks-viewer/) | 40+ | 5/5 (1) | Feb 28, 2015 | 31/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular cronjob plugin for WordPress?
Cronjob Scheduler is the most popular cronjob plugin with 900+ active installs and a 4.4/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many cronjob plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 5 plugins tagged “cronjob” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these cronjob plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 5 cronjob plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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