Utilize EasyCron's API to configure a cron job that will trigger WordPress's cron script (wp-cron.php) periodically.
As of April 2026, Easycron is a WordPress cron plugin with 200 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 13K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 2 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP Crontrol.
EasyCron (https://www.easycron.com) provides reliable online cron job service worldwide. Its insanely easy-to-use webcron have helped thousands of users who’re fastidious on task scheduling perfectly configure cron jobs.
EasyCron offers a free forever plan (you just need to go to https://www.easycron.com/user/plan to renew the free plan monthly).
You may also upgrade to a premium plan which has some advanced features and will automatically get renewed yearly.
| WordPress | 3.0+ requiredTested up to 6.2.9 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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