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Improved Cron
Keep WP-Cron running every minute for scheduled tasks without actually using Cron.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.2★ from 5
- Active installs
- 200+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 28 Sep 2015
- Added
- Oct 2013
- Requires WP
- 3.3
- Tested up to
- WP 4.3.34
- Downloads
- 9,097
Our analysis
AI-assistedImproved Cron is a WordPress plugin designed to help manage WP-Cron tasks. It ensures that your cron jobs run on time by visiting your site every minute, which is particularly useful for users who cannot implement a real cron job.
This plugin provides insights into WP-Cron operations, similar to the Cron View plugin. It is suitable for those who need reliable scheduling and automation for their WordPress tasks.
Best for: This plugin is best for WordPress users who require reliable cron job execution without access to a real cron setup.
What it does well
- ✓Ensures timely execution of cron jobs
- ✓Provides insights into WP-Cron operations
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Active installation count of 200
Where it falls short
- •Last updated in September 2015
- •Tested up to WordPress version 4.3.34
- •Directory score of 47/100 indicates potential issues
Verdict
Improved Cron may be useful for users needing to manage scheduled tasks, but its outdated status and low directory score suggest caution.
From the developer
CPK Web Solutions's own description of Improved Cron, lightly tidied.
Cron not running when you expect? This plugin may help. Also provides insight into WP-Cron exactly like the Cron View plugin.
This plugin will visit your site every minute and thereby ensure that your cron jobs run on time. It is mostly intended for people who can’t use real cron for some reason.
Note: This is the exact same plugin that was previously sold on Code Canyon.
Contributions are welcome: https://github.com/hinnerk-a/improved-cron
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