Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP-Cron Status Checker currently ranks #3142 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3094, first reached on Jul 31, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 5K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 37 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 12% versus the month before (41/day).
- The latest release, v1.3, shipped on Jul 15, 2026 (95 days ago) — release #17 since the plugin joined the directory in 2016.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #3142 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3149 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3112 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3094 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 5,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 5,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 5,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 5,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 37 |
| 2026-09-30 | 45 |
| 2026-08-31 | 51 |
| 2026-07-31 | 68 |
| 2026-06-30 | 35 |
| 2026-05-31 | 20 |
| 2026-04-30 | 72 |
| 2026-03-31 | 19 |
| 2026-02-28 | 9 |
| 2026-01-31 | 9 |
| 2025-12-31 | 8 |
| 2025-11-30 | 12 |
| 2025-10-31 | 19 |
| 2025-09-30 | 21 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | webheadcoder |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3 |
| Versions released | 17 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-15 |
| Added to directory | 2016-10-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
If WP-Cron runs important things for you, you better make sure WP-Cron always runs!
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WP-Cron Status Checker?
WordPress.org reports 5K+ active installs.
How popular is WP-Cron Status Checker?
As of October 17, 2026, WP-Cron Status Checker ranks #3142 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3094.
When was WP-Cron Status Checker last updated?
WP-Cron Status Checker was last updated on July 15, 2026 (version 1.3). It has shipped 17 releases in total.
Who makes WP-Cron Status Checker?
WP-Cron Status Checker is developed by webheadcoder. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2016.
