Cronjob Scheduler
Cronjob Scheduler allows you to automate regular tasks and actions within your WordPress installation!
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Cronjob Scheduler shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (900+ active installs)
- No update in 6 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Cronjob Scheduler stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| automation | >100 |
| cron | >100 |
| cronjob | #46 |
| scheduler | >100 |
| task | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 from 14 reviews
About Cronjob Scheduler
From the official readme · v1.40.1Description
Cronjob Scheduler
Cronjob Scheduler allows you to create custom WordPress tasks that are automatically triggered on a schedule you define.
Cronjob Scheduler does not overwrite WordPress’s existing scheduling functionality, which it and plugins use for a number of internal tasks.
Instead, it simply replaces the standard WordPress mechanism which triggers them with a more reliable one from your operating system.
In addition, it helps improve your site speed by making the server handle recurring tasks, rather than unsuspecting visitors…
The motivation behind building this plugin was out of frustration with other similar plugins that claim to do the same thing.
Cronjob Scheduler allows you to run frequent tasks reliably and timely without anyone having to visit your site at all. All you need is at least 1 action and a Unix Crontab schedule!
About
This plugin was designed and built by Motocom. It is designed to make easy work of creating and managing custom cron jobs. If this plugin has been helpful for you, then please donate to keep our WordPress plugin projects running!
Installation
- Upload
cronjob-schedulerfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the
Pluginsmenu in WordPress - You will now be able to manage your Cronjob schedule under
Settings > Cronjob Scheduler - Once on this page, follow the plugins instructions to ensure everything is setup and ready to go
- Instructions, and a template for creating new actions can be found in the plugin admin.
Running your cron tasks
Most shared providers offer a crontab manager, or you can speak to your shared hosting provider about setting up our cron job. If you manage the server, you can setup your cron using the crontab service. Make sure that wget is installed befor doing this.
Creating Custom Action Example
function my_cronjob_action () {
// code to execute on cron run
} add_action('my_cronjob_action', 'my_cronjob_action');
Changelog
1.40.1
Removed session_start() fixing site health bug.
1.40
Project refactoring, added clause where action may show as not existing.
1.30
Addressed timezone bugs and updated latest version plugin is compatible with
1.21
Fixed creation bug caused by non-strict PHP checking. Credit Andreas Mak for this fix
1.20
Fixed lack of support for PHP 5.2 with DIR magic constants being replaced for dirname(FILE)
1.19
Fixed views not loading bug (introdued in 1.18 refactoring)
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FAQ
Cronjob Scheduler: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 21, 2026
Is Cronjob Scheduler free?
Yes. Cronjob Scheduler is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Cronjob Scheduler safe to use in 2026?
Cronjob Scheduler shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.4/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Cronjob Scheduler?
Cronjob Scheduler is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 42,306 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 172 times in the last 30 days.
Does Cronjob Scheduler work with WordPress 7.1?
Cronjob Scheduler is officially tested up to WordPress 5.4.24, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Cronjob Scheduler last updated?
The latest version, 1.40.1, was released on May 26, 2020 (6 years ago).
Who makes Cronjob Scheduler?
Cronjob Scheduler is developed and maintained by chrispage1.
What are the best alternatives to Cronjob Scheduler?
The most popular alternatives to Cronjob Scheduler are OttoKit: All-in-One Automat… (90K+ installs), Zapier for WordPress (50K+ installs) and Uncanny Automator (40K+ installs).
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