# WP Delay Cron

> WP Delay Cron has 90+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 170 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Delay Cron shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**Prevent cron from running every time a page is viewed. Good for high traffic sites.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 4,515
- **Downloads (30 days):** 170 (+1.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.0.6
- **Last updated:** May 2, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.5.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** computermagic (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/computermagic/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpdelaycron/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cron/) | #29 | 109 |
| [delay](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/delay/) | #2 | 4 |
| [high](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/high/) | #1 | 2 |
| [traffic](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/traffic/) | #8 | 51 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cron | >100 | 4,273 |
| delay | >100 | 2,369 |
| high | >100 | 6,982 |
| traffic | >100 | 3,714 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 100%

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

### Is WP Delay Cron safe to use in 2026?
WP Delay Cron shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Delay Cron?
WP Delay Cron is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,515 times since it launched in April 2015. It was downloaded 170 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Delay Cron work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Delay Cron is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Delay Cron last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.6, was released on May 2, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes WP Delay Cron?
WP Delay Cron is developed and maintained by computermagic.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Delay Cron?
The most popular alternatives to WP Delay Cron 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/wpdelaycron/ · Generated 2026-10-01 01:11 UTC by PageForge