Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress
by Sayan Datta · Uncategorized
Also makes 4 other plugins · 45.2K+ installs across the portfolio →
The Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress plugin helps to easily replace or migrate Native WordPress Cron to the Action Scheduler Library.
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Health
C 62/100
Stale · Few reviews
Active installs
100+
≈160 estimated
Momentum
+27%
low volume, under 1,000 downloads a month
Biggest opportunity: “cron manager”, “debug” and “scheduler” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.0%
of downloads still active
At least 100 of 10K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,787 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Room to improve
Most to gain: Update recency
Updated 553 days ago, past the ~180 days where wp.org starts discounting
Tested up to WordPress 6.8.12; the current branch is 7.1
5.0★ over 5 reviews, weighted for review count to 4.2★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Last updated 553 days ago — ship an update; wp.org decays a listing's search weight after ~180 days.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
25
Momentum
Losing ground
-1.9
Velocity
places per keyword, 24d
0%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 24d
-1.6
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| action scheduler your tag | #20 | #20 | down 2 |
| web scheduler | #15 | #23 | — |
| cron manager your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| debug your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| scheduler your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| wp cron your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
10 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 2 listed. 8 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 4 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- “cron manager”, “debug” and “scheduler” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,490 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 509 · peaks are release surges
Directory rank
Ranked about #13,300 to #16,400, alongside the other plugins at 100+ installs. Plugins with the same install count swap places between wp.org requests, so this is where most of them sit. Checked monthly, last on 1 Nov 2026.
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
No release in a yearHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
0
releases in the last 12 months
1.5y ago
latest release · v1.1.4 · 29 Apr 2025
14
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 100% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “100+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 6 months ago; the previous band took 14 months to cross, which places it about 57% of the way through.
Install history since 29 May 2022
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ hardhatdiver1.6y ago
The plugin has proven to be a big help with scheduling events on WP. I definately recommend this plugin. This topic was modified 1 year, 2 months ago by hardhatdiver.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ broomium1.9y ago
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.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ fadhlba2.7y ago
love it
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dildarshah3333.4y ago
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:
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Mauricio Araujo4.5y ago
Plugin altamente confiável e muito útil funciona muito bem parabéns aos desenvolvedores
Read on wp.org ↗
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
This plugin’s searches fall outside the topics measured so far. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
5 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "The Advanced Cron Scheduler for WordPress plugin helps to easily replace or migrate Native WordPress Cron t..."
- ! Has a FAQ Only 2 questions in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 0 of 2 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("undefined").
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("use it"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce.
- ✓ Headings and lists 6 headings and 4 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 3,126 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "cron manager", "debug" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-05-10 200+ → 100+ down after 416 days in tier
- 2025-03-20 100+ → 200+ up after 110 days in tier
- 2024-11-30 200+ → 100+ down after 93 days in tier
- 2024-08-29 100+ → 200+ up after 347 days in tier
- 2023-09-17 90+ → 100+ up after 39 days in tier
- 2023-08-09 80+ → 90+ up after 43 days in tier
- 2023-06-27 70+ → 80+ up after 47 days in tier
- 2023-05-11 60+ → 70+ up after 156 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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ShieldClimb – Fix Pending and Past-due Tasks for WooCommerce 20+ installs · 3.6★ · 4 shared tags -
WP Crontrol 300K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags B -
Cron Jobs 2K+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags B -
Cron Logger 1K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A -
amr cron manager 100+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags D - C Cron Scheduler — installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags
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