Description
ABC Bits Cron Monitor helps site administrators review recent WP-Cron activity. It records a timestamp whenever WordPress runs WP-Cron and displays a compact dashboard with recent runs, counts, and gap details.
The dashboard shows:
- The last recorded WP-Cron run.
- Run counts for the last 24 hours and 7 days.
- Average run gaps for the last 24 hours and 7 days.
- Whether automatic WP-Cron spawning appears enabled.
- A recent run log with gaps between runs.
The plugin does not change WP-Cron behavior, trigger scheduled tasks, call external services, or add settings. It records recent WP-Cron run times locally for visibility.
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Installation
- Install the plugin through the WordPress Plugins screen.
- Activate the plugin.
- Go to ABC Bits Cron Monitor in the WordPress admin menu to view recent WP-Cron activity.
FAQ
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Does this replace WP-Cron?
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No. ABC Bits Cron Monitor only records when WP-Cron runs.
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Does this trigger WP-Cron events?
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No. The plugin does not trigger, schedule, pause, or modify WP-Cron events.
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Can this help me check whether WP-Cron is running?
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Yes. ABC Bits Cron Monitor records when WordPress runs WP-Cron and shows recent run times, run counts, and gaps between runs. This can help you spot sites where WP-Cron is not running regularly.
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Does this show whether individual scheduled tasks succeeded?
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No. The plugin records WP-Cron runs, not the result of each scheduled task. It can show whether WP-Cron has been running recently, but it does not audit individual cron events or task errors.
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Can this help troubleshoot missed scheduled tasks?
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It can provide useful context. If scheduled tasks appear to be missed, the recent run log and gap details can help show whether WP-Cron ran during that period. The plugin does not identify or fix the specific scheduled task that failed.
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Does this send data to an external service?
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No. Run timestamps are stored locally in WordPress options.
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Where is the run log stored?
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The recent run log is stored in the WordPress options table as
abc_cron_run_log.
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Changelog
1.0
- Initial release.