Is Simple Cron Safe?

Simple Cron — Nerq Trust Score 51.5/100 (C- grade). Score based on 2 independent trust signals. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20

Simple Cron is a WordPress plugin with a Nerq Trust Score of 51.5/100 (C-), based on 3 independent data dimensions. Last analyzed: 2026-03-20 Security: 90/100. Popularity: 15/100. Data sourced from WordPress.org metadata, WPScan vulnerability database, active installs, and update history. Last updated: 2026-03-20. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Simple Cron safe?

Trust Score Breakdown — Simple Cron has a Nerq Trust Score of 51.5/100 (C-). Measured across 2 independent trust signals (as of 2026-03-20).

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What is Simple Cron's trust score?

Simple Cron has a Nerq Trust Score of 51.5/100, earning a C- grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
15

What are the key security findings for Simple Cron?

Simple Cron's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 15/100 — 2 active installs

What is Simple Cron and who maintains it?

Author<a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/chrishurst/">ChrisHurst</a>
CategoryWordPress Plugins
SourceN/A

Simple Cron Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

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Safety Guide: Simple Cron

What is Simple Cron?

Simple Cron is a WordPress plugin — Manage and Monitor WordPress Cron Scheduling System.

How to Verify Safety

Check WordPress.org for support response time, tested WP version. Cross-reference with WPScan.

You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=Simple Cron

Key Safety Concerns for WordPress plugin

When evaluating any WordPress plugin, watch for: known vulnerabilities, PHP compatibility, plugin conflicts.

Measured Signals

Simple Cron has a Nerq Trust Score of 52/100 (C-). This score is a composite of automated measurements of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Simple Cron Safe?
Simple Cron with a Nerq Trust Score of 51.5/100 (C-). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (15/100).
What is Simple Cron's trust score?
Simple Cron: 51.5/100 (C-). Score based on Security (90/100), Popularity (15/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=Simple Cron
What are safer alternatives to Simple Cron?
In the WordPress Plugins category, more WordPress plugins are being analyzed — check back soon. Simple Cron scores 51.5/100.
Does Simple Cron have known vulnerabilities?
Nerq checks Simple Cron against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases. Current security score: 90/100. Run your package manager's audit command for the latest findings.
Is Simple Cron compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Cron has a Nerq Trust Score of 51.5/100 (C-), measured 2026-03-20. Review the signal breakdown above against your own requirements.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

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