Comparison · generated on request
Cron Guard vs FastCron – Run WP Cron for free
Both plugins as this registry currently observes them. Figures come from the same daily snapshot, so they are directly comparable, which two separate wordpress.org pages, read minutes apart, are not.
| Cron Guard | FastCron – Run WP Cron for free | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Monitor WP Cron health, detect stalled or missed cron jobs, and get actionable guidance to fix issues. | This plugin will set up a free cronjob at FastCron to run your wp-cron.php file automatically. Completely free, no registration required. |
| Active installs | fewer than 10 | 100+ |
| Rating | — | 5.0★ (1) |
| Last release | 2 months ago | 6 months ago |
| Current owner | chillichalli | fastcron |
| Added to directory | 02 Jun 2026 | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Tested up to | WP 7.0.4 | WP 6.9.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | false |
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Records: Cron Guard · FastCron – Run WP Cron for free