Cron Guard Security & Risk Analysis
wordpress.org/plugins/cron-guardMonitor WP Cron health, detect stalled or missed cron jobs, and get actionable guidance to fix issues.
0 active installs v1.5.0 PHP 7.4+ WP 5.0+ Updated Jun 24, 2026
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Safety Verdict
Is Cron Guard Safe to Use in 2026?
Generally Safe
Score 100/100Cron Guard has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.
No known CVEs Updated 2mo ago
Risk Assessment
Assessment pending
Vulnerabilities
None knownCron Guard Security Vulnerabilities
No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Version History
Cron Guard Release Timeline
v1.5.0Current
v1.4.0
v1.3.0
v1.2.0
v1.1.1
v1.0.9
v1.0.8
v1.0.7
v1.0.6
v1.0.5
Maintenance & Trust
Cron Guard Maintenance & Trust
Maintenance Signals
WordPress version tested7.0.2
Last updatedJun 24, 2026
PHP min version7.4
Downloads377
Community Trust
Rating0/100
Number of ratings0
Active installs0
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Re{code} Cron Viewer
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A lightweight WordPress plugin to view and debug all scheduled WP-Cron tasks.
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Developer Profile
Cron Guard Developer Profile
chillichalli
3 plugins · 100 total installs
94
trust score
Avg Security Score
100/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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