# Vigilant Healthchecks

> Vigilant Healthchecks has <10 active installs and 184 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Vigilant Healthchecks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**A WordPress plugin that provides healthchecks to your WordPress site that integrate seamlessly with Vigilant (https://govigilant.io).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,169
- **Downloads (30 days):** 184 (+17.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Dec 22, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 8.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** vincentbean (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vincentbean/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/vigilant-healthchecks/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cron/) | #87 | 109 |
| [healthcheck](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/healthcheck/) | #5 | 6 |
| [metrics](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metrics/) | #18 | 21 |
| [monitoring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/monitoring/) | >100 | 268 |
| [rest-api](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/rest-api/) | >100 | 357 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cron | >100 | 4,337 |
| healthcheck | #4 | 25 |
| metrics | >100 | 1,659 |
| monitoring | >100 | 1,975 |
| rest-api | >100 | 7,538 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Crontrol](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-crontrol/) | 300K+ | 4.5/5 (165) | Aug 29, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 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 | 50/100 |
| 5 | [Action Scheduler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/action-scheduler/) | 20K+ | 3.5/5 (13) | Sep 16, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 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) | Jul 15, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 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 Vigilant Healthchecks free?
Yes. Vigilant Healthchecks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Vigilant Healthchecks safe to use in 2026?
Vigilant Healthchecks shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 10 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Vigilant Healthchecks?
Vigilant Healthchecks is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,169 times since it launched in December 2025. It was downloaded 184 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Vigilant Healthchecks work with WordPress 7.1?
Vigilant Healthchecks is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Vigilant Healthchecks need?
Vigilant Healthchecks requires PHP 8.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Vigilant Healthchecks last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on December 22, 2025 (10 months ago).

### Who makes Vigilant Healthchecks?
Vigilant Healthchecks is developed and maintained by vincentbean.

### What are the best alternatives to Vigilant Healthchecks?
The most popular alternatives to Vigilant Healthchecks 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/vigilant-healthchecks/ · Generated 2026-10-04 01:18 UTC by PageForge