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CronEngine

Fewer than 10 installs · #70,232 most popular

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Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner
Shares 3 of CronEngine's 5 tags.
Most installed
MWW Scheduled Post Trigger
60K+ active installs.
Best rated
Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner
4.9 out of 5 from 60 reviews.
Most recently updated
WP Cron HTTP Auth
Updated on Nov 5, 2026.
  1. Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher by WPBeginner

    by WPBeginner

    Are your scheduled posts missing their publication times? Missed Scheduled Posts Publisher effectively resolves the 'missed scheduled post' …

    Installs
    20K+
    Rank
    #1,110
    Rating
    4.9(60)
    Updated
    7 months ago

    Sharescronmissed schedulescheduled posts

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  2. Cron Jobs

    by Ariel

    Easily manage and monitor your WordPress cron jobs from a clean, intuitive interface.

    Installs
    2K+
    Rank
    #4,436
    Rating
    4.7(3)
    Updated
    10 months ago

    Sharescronschedulerwp cron

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  3. WP-Cron Control

    by Automattic

    This plugin allows you to take control over the execution of cron jobs.

    Installs
    1K+
    Rank
    #5,792
    Rating
    3.5(10)
    Updated
    9 years ago

    Sharescronscheduled postswp cron

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  4. Snack Missed Schedule

    by BoUk

    Uses separate recurring cron task to check for missed schedules.

    Installs
    200+
    Rank
    #12,449
    Rating
    5.0(2)
    Updated
    2 months ago

    Sharescronmissed schedulescheduled posts

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  5. Scheduled Posts Issue Fixer

    by Optimist Hub

    Fixes the WordPress "missed schedule" error. Posts that miss their scheduled time publish automatically via a lightweight cron job.

    Installs
    100+
    Rank
    #14,796
    Rating
    No ratings
    Updated
    1 month ago

    Sharescronmissed schedulescheduled posts

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  6. MWW Scheduled Post Trigger

    by Jennifer Moss

    Publishes missed scheduled posts when WordPress Cron fails. Ideal for small to medium sites.

    Installs
    60K+
    Rank
    #651
    Rating
    4.4(27)
    Updated
    1 month ago

    Sharesmissed schedulescheduled posts

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  7. Action Scheduler

    by Automattic

    Action Scheduler - Job Queue for WordPress

    Installs
    20K+
    Rank
    #1,371
    Rating
    3.5(13)
    Updated
    1 month ago

    Sharescronscheduler

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  8. Missed Schedule Post Publisher

    by ufukart

    🎯 Never miss scheduled posts again! Automatically publishes missed scheduled posts on time, every time. Zero bloat, single purpose, reliable.

    Installs
    6K+
    Rank
    #2,779
    Rating
    5.0(3)
    Updated
    5 days ago

    Sharescronmissed schedule

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  9. WP Cron HTTP Auth

    by Jeff Starr

    Enables WP Cron on sites using HTTP Authentication.

    Installs
    1K+
    Rank
    #6,496
    Rating
    5.0(17)
    Updated
    3 days ago

    Sharescronwp cron

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  10. Cron Setup and Monitor

    by berkux

    Manage cron jobs, monitor tasks, retry failures, and send email alerts when something goes wrong.

    Installs
    1K+
    Rank
    #6,429
    Rating
    3.0(2)
    Updated
    2 months ago

    Sharescronscheduler

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  11. Cron Logger

    by Palasthotel GmbH

    Logs wp-cron.php runs.

    Installs
    1K+
    Rank
    #5,496
    Rating
    4.9(8)
    Updated
    1 month ago

    Sharescronwp cron

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  12. Cronjob Scheduler

    by chrispage1

    Cronjob Scheduler allows you to automate regular tasks and actions within your WordPress installation!

    Installs
    900+
    Rank
    #7,216
    Rating
    4.4(14)
    Updated
    6 years ago

    Sharescronscheduler

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