Title: Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress Author: Sayan Datta Published: 3 March 2021 Last modified: 29 April 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/assets/banner-772x250.png? rev=2776610) This plugin **hasn’t been tested with the latest three major releases of WordPress**. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress. ![](https://ps.w.org/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/assets/icon-256x256.png? rev=2776610) # Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress By [Sayan Datta](https://profiles.wordpress.org/infosatech/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler.1.1.4.zip) * [Details](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/#description) * [Reviews](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/#reviews) * [Installation](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/#installation) * [Development](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/) ## Description The WP-Cron system in WordPress is not a “real” cron system, which means events may not run exactly according to their schedule because the system relies on regular traffic to the website in order to trigger scheduled events. ### Reasons WP-Cron events can miss their schedule * 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 The Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress plugin does alter the way that WordPress core runs cron events using the Action Scheduler Library. Action Scheduler is a scalable, traceable job queue for background processing large sets of actions in WordPress. It’s specially designed to be distributed in WordPress plugins. Action Scheduler works by triggering an action hook to run at some time in the future. Each hook can be scheduled with unique data, to allow callbacks to perform operations on that data. The hook can also be scheduled to run on one or more occassions. Think of it like an extension to `do_action()` which adds the ability to delay and repeat a hook. ### Battle-Tested Background Processing Every month, Action Scheduler processes millions of payments for [Subscriptions](https://woocommerce.com/products/woocommerce-subscriptions/), webhooks for [WooCommerce](https://wordpress.org/plugins/woocommerce/), as well as emails and other events for a range of other plugins. It’s been seen on live sites processing queues in excess of 50,000 jobs and doing resource intensive operations, like processing payments and creating orders, at a sustained rate of over 10,000 / hour without negatively impacting normal site operations. This is all on infrastructure and WordPress sites outside the control of the plugin author. If your plugin needs background processing, especially of large sets of tasks, Action Scheduler can help. ### Learn More To learn more about how to Action Scheduler works, and how to use it in your plugin, check out the docs on [ActionScheduler.org](https://actionscheduler.org). There you will find: * [Usage guide](https://actionscheduler.org/usage/): instructions on installing and using Action Scheduler * [WP CLI guide](https://actionscheduler.org/wp-cli/): instructions on running Action Scheduler at scale via WP CLI * [API Reference](https://actionscheduler.org/api/): complete reference guide for all API functions * [Administration Guide](https://actionscheduler.org/admin/): guide to managing scheduled actions via the administration screen * [Guide to Background Processing at Scale](https://actionscheduler.org/perf/): instructions for running Action Scheduler at scale via the default WP Cron queue runner ### Support * Community support via the [support forums](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/) at WordPress.org. ### Contribute * Active development of this plugin is handled [on GitHub](https://github.com/iamsayan/advanced-cron-scheduler/). * Feel free to [fork the project on GitHub](https://github.com/iamsayan/advanced-cron-scheduler/) and submit your contributions via pull request. ### Credits Action Scheduler is developed and maintained by [Automattic](http://automattic.com/). ## Screenshots [⌊Action Scheduler Tasks⌉⌊Action Scheduler Tasks⌉[ Action Scheduler Tasks ## Installation 1. Visit ‘Plugins > Add New’ 2. Search for ‘Advanced Cron Scheduler’ and install it. 3. Or you can upload the `migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler` folder to the `/wp- content/plugins/` directory manually. 4. Activate Advanced Cron Scheduler from your Plugins page. 5. After activation go to ‘Tools > Scheduled Actions’. ## FAQ ### How this plugin works? To Avoid all limitations of WP Cron, this plugin automatically replaces all the Cron Events with Actions Scheduler Actions. ### Will it work with my theme? Yes, our plugins work independently of themes you are using. As long as your website is running on WordPress version 5.2 or later, it will work. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b01cb52da1c4398b5ac58d269f90282dfd4834c4eb6416613959939dd211cc20? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Advanced Cron Scheduler](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/advanced-cron-scheduler/)󠁿 [hardhatdiver](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hardhatdiver/) 13 May 2025 The plugin has proven to be a big help with scheduling events on WP. I definately recommend this plugin. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/842943f1653d4d3e8d13ab84a2fd07d6b8bee6a45787b765adde52ab91cecfea? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great plugin!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plugin-39870/)󠁿 [broomium](https://profiles.wordpress.org/broomium/) 2 December 2024 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. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3be9bd89450cb1c3617d9b6b2092b0080d59a50ae596661c737c71342c8173c5? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[love it](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/love-it-4140/)󠁿 [fadhlba](https://profiles.wordpress.org/fadhlba/) 21 February 2024 love it ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/4cd43754715194d4d2ebbabdd28bb34c8fc7cddfca88ef87096b8994cb10034c? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[very good plugging](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/very-good-plugging/)󠁿 [dildarshah333](https://profiles.wordpress.org/dildarshah333/) 2 June 2023 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: ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/80f1d3f28ec905fae0b0bf00463fc43ca30e19e5867f4575d1be7f4d4a2323c7? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Top Plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/top-plugin-365/)󠁿 [Mauricio Araujo](https://profiles.wordpress.org/mdtuning/) 3 May 2022 Plugin altamente confiável e muito útil funciona muito bem parabéns aos desenvolvedores [ Read all 5 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/reviews/) ## Contributors and Developers “Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Sayan Datta ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/infosatech/) [Translate “Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Change Log If you like Advanced Cron Scheduler, please take a moment to [give a 5-star rating](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/reviews/#new-post). It helps to keep development and support going strong. Thank you! #### 1.1.4 Release Date: 29th April, 2025 * Fixed: Wrong Settings URL. * Fixed: PHPCS Issues. * Updated: Action Scheduler library to v3.9.2. * Minimum WordPress supported version is now 6.5.0. * Tested up to WordPress 6.8. #### 1.1.3 Release Date: 3rd January, 2025 * Fixed: Issue with migration of WP Cron events. #### 1.1.2 Release Date: 2nd January, 2025 * Added: Support for Customizing the Action Scheduler. * Updated: Action Scheduler library to v3.9.0. * Minimum PHP supported version is now 7.1. * Tested up to WordPress 6.7. #### 1.1.1 Release Date: 1st March, 2024 * Updated: Action Scheduler library to v3.7.21. * Tested up to WordPress 6.4. #### 1.1.0 Release Date: 25th June, 2023 * Added: Option to disable check for past-due actions. * Tweak: Changed `init` hook to `action_scheduler_init`. * Updated: Action Scheduler library to v3.6.1. * Tested up to WordPress 6.3. #### 1.0.9 Release Date: 15th November, 2022 * Updated: Action Scheduler library to v3.5.3. * Tested with WordPress 6.1. #### 1.0.8 Release Date: 28th August, 2022 * Added: Settings to toggle settings under Settings > General. * Updated: Action Scheduler library to v3.5.0. * Improved: Cron Logic. #### 1.0.7 Release Date: 24th June, 2022 * Added: Admin Bar Link. * Removed: Unused code. * Fixed: Typo. #### 1.0.6 Release Date: 24th June, 2022 * Updated: Action Scheduler library to v3.4.2. * Fixed: Various bugs and PHP errors. * Minimum WordPress supported version is now 5.2.0. * Tested with WordPress 6.0. #### 1.0.5 Release Date: 3rd December, 2021 * Fixed: An errors which occurs if cron is creating early before initialization of Action scheduler library. #### 1.0.4 Release Date: 2nd December, 2021 * Added: A check to prevent creating duplicate actions. * Updated: Action Scheduler library to v3.4.0. * Fixed: Date format error. #### 1.0.3 Release Date: 5th June, 2021 * Updated: Action Scheduler library to v3.2.0. #### 1.0.2 Release Date: 7th March, 2021 * Added: Ability to Auto Delete pending tasks from Action Scheduler upon Deactivation. #### 1.0.1 Release Date: 4th March, 2021 * Added: Ability to Auto delete the Store Schema on PLugin Activation and Deactivation to avoid Missing Database error on some installations. * Added: Ability to Purge Cache on plugin Deactivation. #### 1.0.0 Release Date: 2nd March, 2021 * Initial Release. ## Meta * Version **1.1.4** * Last updated **1 year ago** * Active installations **100+** * WordPress version ** 6.5 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.11** * PHP version ** 7.1 or higher ** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/) * Tags * [action scheduler](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/action-scheduler/) [cron manager](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/cron-manager/)[debug](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/debug/) [scheduler](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/scheduler/)[wp cron](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/wp-cron/) * [Advanced View](https://en-gb.wordpress.org/plugins/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 5 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/migrate-wp-cron-to-action-scheduler/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Sayan Datta ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/infosatech/) ## Support Got something to say? 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