Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#34387
Peak #34336
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
4.1K
Days tracked
4
1 day▲ 6740
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Hit An External Cron currently ranks #34387 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #34336, first reached on Aug 8, 2026.
- The latest release, v0.1, shipped on Mar 4, 2010 (6,003 days ago) — release #2 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Aaron Jorbin |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.1 |
| Versions released | 2 |
| Last updated | 2010-03-04 |
| Added to directory | 2010-03-04 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.9.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-07 |
Description
Use wordpress's internal cron system to hit an external cron on a daily basis
Frequently asked questions
Is Hit An External Cron a free plugin?
Yes — Hit An External Cron is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Hit An External Cron?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Hit An External Cron?
As of August 10, 2026, Hit An External Cron ranks #34387 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #34336.
When was Hit An External Cron last updated?
Hit An External Cron was last updated on March 4, 2010 (version 0.1). It has shipped 2 releases in total.
Who makes Hit An External Cron?
Hit An External Cron is developed by Aaron Jorbin. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2010.
