Active installs
300K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#173
Peak #173
Downloads / day
13,074
prev 12,152
Downloads (7d)
149,888
All-time downloads
8.1M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WP Crontrol currently ranks #173 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- It is averaging 7,278 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.21.1, shipped on Jul 31, 2026 (7 days ago) — release #56 since the plugin joined the directory in 2008.
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Details
| Author | John Blackbourn |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.21.1 |
| Versions released | 56 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-31 |
| Added to directory | 2008-01-06 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.5+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Take control of the cron events on your WordPress website or WooCommerce store with WP Crontrol.
Frequently asked questions
Is WP Crontrol a free plugin?
Yes — WP Crontrol is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use WP Crontrol?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is WP Crontrol?
As of August 7, 2026, WP Crontrol ranks #173 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was WP Crontrol last updated?
WP Crontrol was last updated on July 31, 2026 (version 1.21.1). It has shipped 56 releases in total.
Who makes WP Crontrol?
WP Crontrol is developed by John Blackbourn. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2008.
