Trigger Scheduled Events
Trigger any scheduled event now instead of waiting until WP cron tells it to run. Handy for debugging.
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.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Trigger Scheduled Events stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cron | >100 |
| debug | >100 |
| wp_cron | #46 |
| wp_schedule_event | #17 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Trigger Scheduled Events
From the official readme · v1.0Description
Trigger any scheduled event now instead of waiting until WP cron tells it to run. Handy for debugging.
Installation
- Upload Trigger Scheduled Events to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- View and trigger events from the Tools > Scheduled Events page.
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FAQ
Trigger Scheduled Events: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 21, 2026
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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