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Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress

by Sayan Datta · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.1.4 Tested up to WP 6.8.8 PHP 7.1+

Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress has 100+ active installs on WordPress.org and 9,706 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on April 29, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.

Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress at a glance

Active installs
100+
Total downloads
9,706
Downloads, last 30 days
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Behind
tested up to WordPress 6.8.8, not yet with the current 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Low traffic websites may not trigger the event runner often enough
  • A fatal error caused by a plugin or theme may break the event runner
  • A plugin or theme may intentionally or unintentionally break the event runner
  • BasicAuth, a firewall, or other access restrictions may block the event runner
  • A problem with your web hosting or web server may break the event runner
  • The DISABLE_WP_CRON configuration constant is set but no alternative cron runner has been put in place
  • Long-running events may temporarily block the event runner
  • High traffic websites may suffer from sequential processing issues that block the event runner

Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress reviews and ratings

5 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.

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  • Advanced Cron Scheduler

    The plugin has proven to be a big help with scheduling events on WP. I definately recommend this plugin.

    hardhatdiver
  • Great plugin!

    I use this plugin to monitor and manage my cron jobs effectively, especially when troubleshooting problematic tasks. The plugin provides clear insights into what each cron job is doing—or not doing—which makes identifying issues much easier. One of my favorite features is the ability to manually run important cron jobs whenever needed. It’s a lifesaver when you need to ensure critical tasks are executed without waiting for the scheduled time. Another standout feature is the convenient link in the admin bar. This allows for quick access, enabling me to act swiftly whenever necessary. This plugin has become an essential tool for managing cron jobs, and I highly recommend it to anyone needing better control over their scheduled tasks. Great thanks to the creator! Nice job.

    broomium
  • love it

    love it

    fadhlba
  • very good plugging

    Certainly! "Advanced Cron Scheduler" is a WordPress plugin that enhances the functionality of the built-in cron system in WordPress. It provides more control and flexibility in scheduling and managing cron jobs within your WordPress site. The cron system in WordPress allows you to schedule tasks to be executed at specific intervals or times. These tasks can include things like publishing scheduled posts, checking for updates, sending email notifications, and more. However, the default cron system in WordPress has some limitations. It relies on user visits to trigger cron events, which means that if your site doesn't receive regular traffic, cron jobs may not run as expected. Additionally, the default system only supports basic intervals like hourly, daily, or weekly. Advanced Cron Scheduler addresses these limitations by offering a comprehensive set of features for managing cron jobs in WordPress. Here are some key features of the plugin:

    dildarshah333
  • Top Plugin

    Plugin altamente confiável e muito útil funciona muito bem parabéns aos desenvolvedores

    Mauricio Araujo

Details

The Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress plugin helps to easily replace or migrate Native WordPress Cron to the Action Scheduler Library.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • action scheduler
  • cron manager
  • debug
  • scheduler
  • wp cron

More from Sayan Datta

Version
1.1.4
Last updated
Apr 29, 2025
First published
Mar 3, 2021
Requires WordPress
6.5
Tested up to
6.8.8
Requires PHP
7.1
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress FAQ

What does Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress offers Low traffic websites may not trigger the event runner often enough, A fatal error caused by a plugin or theme may break the event runner, A plugin or theme may intentionally or unintentionally break the event runner, BasicAuth, a firewall, or other access restrictions may block the event runner and A problem with your web hosting or web server may break the event runner.

How many active installs does Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress have?

WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs for Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress as of September 7, 2026.

Is Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress still maintained?

The last release was on April 29, 2025, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.

Is Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress free?

Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.