# Trigger Scheduled Events

> Trigger Scheduled Events has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 40 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Trigger Scheduled Events shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Trigger any scheduled event now instead of waiting until WP cron tells it to run. Handy for debugging.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,056
- **Downloads (30 days):** 40 (+2.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Oct 16, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Scott Nelle (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/scottnelle/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/trigger-scheduled-events/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/cron/) | #41 | 114 |
| [debug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug/) | #97 | 275 |
| [wp_cron](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp_cron/) | #3 | 3 |
| [wp_schedule_event](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp_schedule_event/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| cron | >100 | 4,786 |
| debug | >100 | 4,288 |
| wp_cron | #46 | 59 |
| wp_schedule_event | #17 | 21 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Crontrol](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-crontrol/) | 300K+ | 4.4/5 (166) | Oct 15, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Cron Manager – debug & control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-cron-manager/) | 30K+ | 4.7/5 (39) | Mar 10, 2026 | 51/100 |
| 3 | [Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/missed-scheduled-posts-publisher/) | 30K+ | 4.9/5 (60) | Mar 16, 2026 | 63/100 |
| 4 | [Transients Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/transients-manager/) | 20K+ | 5/5 (38) | Oct 18, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Action Scheduler](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/action-scheduler/) | 20K+ | 3.5/5 (13) | Sep 16, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 6 | [Missed Schedule Post Publisher](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/missed-schedule-post-publisher/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 15, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 7 | [WP-Cron Status Checker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-cron-status-checker/) | 5K+ | 3.5/5 (8) | Oct 20, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 8 | [Revisionize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/revisionize/) | 4K+ | 4.6/5 (24) | Mar 28, 2021 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [Cron Jobs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leira-cron-jobs/) | 2K+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Dec 19, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 10 | [TAO Schedule Update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tao-schedule-update/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (31) | Aug 17, 2018 | 43/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trigger Scheduled Events free?
Yes. Trigger Scheduled Events is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Trigger Scheduled Events safe to use in 2026?
Trigger Scheduled Events shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Trigger Scheduled Events?
Trigger Scheduled Events is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,056 times since it launched in October 2014. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Trigger Scheduled Events work with WordPress 7.1?
Trigger Scheduled Events is officially tested up to WordPress 4, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Trigger Scheduled Events last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on October 16, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Trigger Scheduled Events?
Trigger Scheduled Events is developed and maintained by Scott Nelle.

### What are the best alternatives to Trigger Scheduled Events?
The most popular alternatives to Trigger Scheduled Events are WP Crontrol (300K+ installs), Advanced Cron Manager (30K+ installs) and Missed Scheduled Posts Publ… (30K+ installs).


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