Signups Cron
Enable a cron event that will remove active and/or pending user signups from the database.
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Signups Cron shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| buddypress | >100 |
| cron | >100 |
| members | >100 |
| signups | >100 |
| users | >100 |
About Signups Cron
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Enable a cron event that will remove active and/or pending user signups from the database.
Features:
* Displays information about the signups table such as size and number of signups.
* Enable or disable removal of active and pending user signups independently.
* Set separate thresholds for how old the signups should be before removal.
* Choose to email a report to the Site Admin each time the event runs.
* Set how often the cron event will run and see when the next event is scheduled for.
Compatibility:
This plugin is designed to work with single-site installations running BuddyPress (2.0 or later) or BuddyBoss.
Installation
- Install.
- Activate.
- Go to Users > Signups Cron to change settings.
Frequently asked questions
What does this plugin do?
This plugin creates a WP-Cron event that will trigger removal of rows from the signups table in your site’s database.
Will it work on my site?
This plugin is designed to work with single-site installations running BuddyPress (2.0 or later) or BuddyBoss.
I have a multisite installation. Will this plugin work on my network?
While multsite installations do use the signups table, this plugin is not yet designed to work with networks, regardless of whether or not BuddyPress or BuddyBoss is installed. Check have been made to prevent the plugin from being used on such sites. Please do not install this plugin on multisite networks.
What time will the scheduled cron event run?
The event will run once immediately and be scheduled to recur at the time the submit button is clicked.
Can I choose the time when the cron event will run?
Currently you cannot choose the event time. If you change the schedule (i.e. from Daily to Weekly) the event will be rescheduled to the time the submit button is clicked. You can reset the time of the event by disabling both Active and Pending cron, clicking submit, then enable either cron and click submit again at the time you wish the event to run. Other plugin that modify WP-Cron events may allow you to change the event time.
How do I disable the cron event from running?
On the plugin’s settings page uncheck both ‘Enable Active signups cron’ and ‘Enable Pending signups cron’, then click the submit button. The scheduled cron event will be removed while all other setting will be saved. Alternatively, disabling the plugin will automatically uncheck both settings and remove the scheduled cron event. All other settings will be kept.
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Is Signups Cron free?
Yes. Signups Cron is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Signups Cron safe to use in 2026?
Signups Cron shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Signups Cron?
Signups Cron is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 533 times since it launched in January 2025. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.
Does Signups Cron work with WordPress 7.1?
Signups Cron is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Signups Cron last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on January 21, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes Signups Cron?
Signups Cron is developed and maintained by scottmotion.
What are the best alternatives to Signups Cron?
The most popular alternatives to Signups Cron are Better Messages (10K+ installs), rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… (7K+ installs) and BuddyPress Docs (6K+ installs).
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